Long-term outcome of patients with pars plana vitrectomy following rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

Abstract

To determine the long-term outcome of patients operated with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) and to identify potential predictors for poor visual outcome. Methods: Prospective, observational 30-month study of patients operated for primary RRD with PPV. Examinations were performed preoperatively and after months 2, 6, and 30. Results: Eighty-four patients (84 eyes) were included and 73 (86.9%) participated at month 30. The macula was attached in 30