Braunstein Richard E, Airiani Suzanna
The Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2003 Jun;14(3):150-4. doi: 10.1097/00055735-200306000-00007.
Continuous refinements in vitreoretinal surgical techniques and an increasing number of posterior segment disorders are being successfully managed with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). This has resulted in an increase in the number of vitrectomized eyes seen by cataract surgeons. Cataract surgery in previously vitrectomized eyes has been reported to be more challenging than in eyes without previous vitrectomy. Special considerations and precautions are often required before, during, and after the surgery to successfully address these challenges. Several studies have reported that phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation after PPV is a relatively safe procedure that can improve visual acuity and quality of life. The extent of visual improvement may be limited only by retinal comorbidity.
