Vitrectomy for pars planitis complicated by vitreous hemorrhage: visual outcome and long-term follow-up.
OBJECTIVE
To characterize the visual results of vitrectomy for nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage in pars planitis.


METHODS
Case series.


RESULTS
All six eyes (100%) had a visual acuity of 20/200 or less preoperatively. Postoperatively, five eyes (83%) improved to a final visual acuity of better than 20/30, and one eye improved to 20/100. The poorer vision of the latter patient was attributed to cystoid macular edema. Postoperative follow-up range was from 1.3 to 9 years (mean, 4.2 years).


CONCLUSIONS
A substantial long-term benefit is seen in patients with pars planitis treated with vitrectomy for nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage. A larger case series will be needed to confirm whether such excellent outcomes can be expected.
Potter
M J
MJ
Department of Ophthalmology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. mpotter@interchange.ubc.ca
Myckatyn
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Maberley
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Lee
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015868:Pars Planitis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014823:Vitreous Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*