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August 01, 2024
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Establishing vitrectomy parameters may help determine case complexity

Defining intraoperative parameters for vitrectomy may help shed light on the complexity of a case, according to a study presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists meeting.

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July 24, 2024
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Macular hole closure rate better with ILM peeling vs. PPV alone

Pars plana vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling for macular hole closure is better than pars plana vitrectomy without internal limiting membrane peeling, according to a study.

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May 23, 2024
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After vitrectomy, treat cataract surgery steps with respect

Zonulopathy and capsule breaches are issues that can occur after vitrectomy in eyes undergoing cataract surgery, according to a presentation at Real World Ophthalmology.

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May 14, 2024
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First-in-human robotic bimanual vitrectomy performed in Belgium

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The first-in-human bimanual vitrectomy performed with a robot at Ghent University Hospital, Belgium, was presented here at the Retina World Congress.

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May 12, 2024
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Time to surgery may not impact PPV outcomes when removing lens fragments

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Time to surgery may not have a strong impact on pars plana vitrectomy outcomes when treating retained lens fragments after cataract surgery, according to a speaker here at the Retina World Congress.

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January 23, 2024
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Addressing blood pressure key before diabetic tractional retinal detachment surgery

WAILEA, Hawaii — Addressing blood pressure and other underlying health concerns is critical to get the best outcomes in diabetic tractional retinal detachment surgery, according to a speaker at Retina 2024.

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January 10, 2024
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VIDEO: Vitrectomy an option for treating vitreous floaters

NEW YORK — In a presentation at OSN New York, Shalesh Kaushal, MD, PhD, explains why he encourages ophthalmologists to consider using vitrectomy to treat vitreous floaters.

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December 11, 2023
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VIDEO: Expert discusses limited vs. total vitrectomy with secondary IOL implantation

ROME —In this Healio Video Perspective from the FLORetina-ICOOR meeting, Matteo Forlini, MD, speaks about the surgeon’s choice between limited anterior vitrectomy or complete pars plana vitrectomy in case of secondary IOL implantation.

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October 13, 2023
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PIVOT outcomes have not changed US surgeons’ preference for pars plana vitrectomy

Despite the superior visual acuity results and fewer complications of pneumatic retinopexy vs. pars plana vitrectomy shown in the PIVOT study, U.S. practice patterns have not changed, according to a poster at Real World Ophthalmology.

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