Twenty five-gauge endoscopic vitrectomy for proliferative vitreoretinopathy with severe corneal opacity

Abstract

Purpose: To report 4 cases undergoing 25-gauge endoscopic vitrectomy for the treatment of proliferative vitreoretinopathy with severe corneal opacity in which a transpupillary view of the fundus was not possible. Study Design: A retrospective interventional case series. Methods: The main outcomes measured were postoperative anatomic status of the retina and subjective improvement of vision. Results: Postoperative reattachment of the retina and subjective improvement of vision were achieved in all 4 eyes. Conclusion: Twenty five-gauge endoscopic vitrectomy provides a clear view making it possible conduct pars plana vitrectomy in order to reattach the retina in cases of proliferative vitreoretinopathy with severe corneal opacity.