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Vitrectomy for vitreous opacification in Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis
F M Waters1, K Goodall, N P Jones
1Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, UK.
Purpose:
To assess the role of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for symptomatic vitreous opacification in a series of patients with Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis (FHU).
Methods:
A retrospective review was undertaken of 13 patients with FHU who underwent vitrectomy for vitreous opacification between April 1989 and December 1998.
Results:
An improvement in visual symptoms was recorded in all patients, 9 of 13 (69%) demonstrating at least a 2 line increase in Snellen visual acuity. All but one patient attained 6/9 or better visual acuity post-operatively. Surgery was uneventful and did not appear to exacerbate any existing intraocular inflammation.
Conclusion:
From this series we conclude that PPV has an important role in the management of patients with FHU who present with symptomatic vitreous opacification.