The Efficiency of Vitrectomy for Diabetic Macular Edema.
- Author:
Jung Hyuk HWANG
1
;
Young Wook CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Korea. retina@taegu.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Diabetic macular edema;
Pars plana vitrectomy
- MeSH:
Humans;
Macular Edema*;
Postoperative Complications;
Visual Acuity;
Vitrectomy*;
Vitreous Hemorrhage
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2003;44(5):1079-1084
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of vitrectomy in patients with diabetic macular edema. METHODS: The results of pars plana vitrectomy in 10 eyes were analyzed. Major outcome measurements were preoperative and postoperative best corrected visual acuity, fundus findings of macula, and postoperative complications. All eyes had at least 4 months of follow- up after surgery. RESULTS: The improvement of visual acuity up to 2 lines on the chart was found in 5 eyes (50%) after the surgery and six eyes (60%) showed improvement in macular edema. The complications after surgery were vitreous hemorrhage in 1 eye and submacular exuadates in 1 eye. CONCLUSIONS: Vitrectomy may be beneficial for patients with diabetic macular edema.
