Pseudophakic retinal detachment: Clinical profile and surgical outcome
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https://doi.org/10.48047/Abstract
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is a potentially sight-threatening complication of cataract surgery. Aim: To study the risk factors, clinical profile and surgical outcome of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RD) in pseudophakic eyes. Setting: Ophthalmology Department, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad and Ophthalmology Department, Government Medical College, Narayanpet, Telangana. Design: Prospective interventional case series. Material and Methods: Patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachments in pseudophakic eyes were included in the study. Detailed history taken and comprehensive eye examination was done. Baseline characteristics of retinal detachment and breaks were documented. Primary surgery was either scleral buckling or 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy and the anatomical and functional outcome was evaluated on a follow-up for atleast 6 months.
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