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OSLI Retina: Strategic planning ensures surgical success in cases of proliferative vitreoretinopathy
For this Practical Retina column, Dr. Ross Lakhanpal from Baltimore was asked to comment on the current state of thinking and management options for proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) after retinal detachment (RD) surgery.We are all aware that PVR continues to be an important cause of recurrent RD after successful repair. This feared complication has been reported to occur in up to 8% of patients after undergoing RD repair. Despite the historic progress made in managing various vitreoretinal diseases over the past decade, most retina specialists will agree that an unmet need (Read more...)