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Old retinal detachment
Advanced cataract with posterior synechia and an old total retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy grade B with inferior full-thickness stiff retina fold. Phacoemulsification, intraocular lens implant, vitrectomy with PVR membrane peel, inferior retinectomy followed by air-fluid exchange, endolaser and silicone oil implant was performed.
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Handling adverse outcomes
The more surgeries you perform, the more experienced you get, and as all surgeons know, part of this gain includes identifying and managing adverse outcomes. How to proceed forward? How to discuss them with your patient? I wish there was a great answer, however people respond differently to a doctor presenting an unfortunate scenario. Also, […]
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Central serous chorioretinopathy
Another case of CSCR, which underwent spontaneous resorption of subretinal fluid in 4 months.
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Non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage
Pars plana vitrectomy with endolaser for non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage due to diabetes. An initial separation of the anterior from the posterior vitreous is important, and one can follow the attachments of the stained vitreous to the neovascular tufts of the peripheral retina.