The Use of Retinal Tacks for the Treatment of Complicated Retinal Detachment.
- Author:
Sahng Yeon KIM
1
;
Oh Woong KWON
;
Sung Chul LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
retinal tack and applicator;
complicated retinal detachment;
retinal incarceration;
proliferative vitreoretinopathy
- MeSH:
Diathermy;
Follow-Up Studies;
Light Coagulation;
Retina;
Retinal Detachment*;
Retinaldehyde*;
Vitreoretinopathy, Proliferative
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1990;31(2):191-195
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
An improved retinal tack and applicator have been increasingly used as an adjunct in the repair of complicated retinal detachments. We used this technique in 7 consecutive cases of complicated retinal detachment. After a mean follow-up of 3 months, anatomical reattachment including partial reattachment was achieved in 5 eyes among 7 eyes, and 6 eyes had improved vision or no change(one improved to 20/70). Retinal tacks appear to be a useful tool either temporarily or permanently in preventing retraction and detachment of the retina until adjunctive diathermy, cryopexy, or photocoagulation becomes effective.
