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Is a day 1 postop review necessary after pars plana vitrectomy?
PointIn my opinion, the answer is a resounding, absolute yes. The first and most important data point necessary to reduce risk in any intraocular surgical procedure is an accurate IOP measurement within 24 ± 10 hours postoperative. Failure to detect and treat a high pressure could lead to permanent vision loss. Hypotony detection will likely lead to a very different series of instructions. Next, the patient’s pain is an important variable to actively manage and seems to peak during this interval. There are other issues that may be unexpected and (Read more...)