A Comparison of Outcomes of Vitrectomy for Retained Lens Fragments 1991–2002

Abstract

Abstract: : Purpose: To compare outcomes after vitrectomy for retained lens fragments between 1991 and 2002 Methods: All cases of vitrectomy for retained lens material performed at Wills Eye Hospital from January 2001 to December 2002 were retrospectively reviewed. These cases were compared to a similar series from Wills covering 1991–1994. Results: 115 eyes from 114 patients were included. Excluding patients with pre–existing retinal disease, 20/40 or better vision was achieved in 68.6% of patients. 5.9% of patients had visual acuity of worse than 20/400, compared to 15% in the previous study. 11 patients (9.5%) had retinal detachment compared to 19 eyes (16%) in the 1996 study. Conclusions: Retinal detachment rates and visual results have improved over the last decade at Wills Eye Hospital. Better outcomes may be the result of improved techniques and equipment.

Keywords: vitreoretinal surgery • cataract • retinal detachment