Transconjunctival Sutureless 25-Gauge Vitrectomy

Transconjunctival Sutureless 25-Gauge Vitrectomy for Visually Significant Vitreous Floaters in Patients With Multifocal Intraocular Lens

The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of 25-gauge transconjuntival sutureless vitrectomy (TSV) in patients with persistent vitreous floaters who underwent multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of 25-gauge transconjuntival sutureless vitrectomy (TSV) in patients with persistent vitreous floaters who underwent multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.

Setting: Hospital Oftalmológico de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil.

Methods: Fourteen eyes of 11 patients with multifocal IOL implant associated with vitreous opacities that underwent 25-gauge vitrectomy were prospectively analyzed. Information collected included near and distance uncorrected visual acuity (UCDVA), best corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA), and the spherical equivalent (SE) before and 3 months after vitrectomy. Patients were questioned about surgery satisfaction and visual improvement after vitrectomy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• disabling vitreous floaters
• Age-related cataract Unsatisfactory correction with glasses

Exclusion Criteria:

• central endothelial cell count less than 2000 cells/mm2
• glaucoma or intraocular pressure greater than 21 mmHg
• amblyopia
• retinal abnormalities
• diabetes mellitus
• steroid or immunosuppressive treatment
• connective tissue diseases