Visual Outcome of Vitrectomy After Refractive Surgery

Visual Outcome of Small Gauge Pars-plana Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment With Previous Refractive Surgery

Results of retinal detachment surgery may be affected in cases with history of previous intraocular surgery.

Pars-plana vitrectomy for management of retinal detachment has favorable visual outcome with early intervention and development of small gauge instruments, cases with previous refractive surgery may be affected by other factors that may change the final visual outcome.

In this study, we aim to analyze the effect of refractive surgeries on the final visual outcome after vitrectomy for the management of retinal detachment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• cases diagnosed with primary retinal detachment and prepared for pars-plana vitrectomy.
• cases with previous history for refractive surgery were enrolled in refractive surgery group.

Exclusion Criteria:

• cases with corneal diseases or trauma that may affect the final visual outcome.
• cases with other retinal diseases that may affect the final visual outcome as age related macular degenerations and diabetic eye disease.