Efficacy and safety of vitrectomy for vitreous floaters
10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-0160.2013.05.023
- VernacularTitle:玻璃体切割术治疗飞蚊症的疗效及安全性
- Author:
Hai-yan, ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Vitrectomy;
Vitreous floaters;
Effect analysis;
Safety
- From:
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology
2013;(5):510-512
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Vitreous floaters is a common complaint in the ophthalmic care setting,and it is commonly caused by vitreous liquefaction and posterior vitreous detachment (PVD).Because vitreous floaters is considered to be a benign procedure,ophthalmologists have little to offer regarding treatment options.Although almost all patients accept the conservative management option,there are some patients with a significant visual disturbance who may desire a more aggressive treatment intervention for resolution of their visual symptoms.Vitrectomy has been used as a treatment option for patients with symptomatic vitreous floaters abroad.The risks and benefits for these treatment options are not fully covered.Therefore,safety of vitrectomy for floaters is being concerned.This article reviews the researching progression in the treatment options for symptomatic patients with vitreous floaters.
