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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Retinal Surgery

    Background:

    • Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) complicated by proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) presents a surgical challenge.
    • PVR significantly impacts visual prognosis and surgical success rates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the anatomical and functional outcomes of surgical interventions for RRD with PVR.
    • To identify potential complications and factors influencing visual recovery.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 49 eyes operated by a single surgeon between October 2012 and September 2014.
    • Classification of PVR stages (B, C, D) and assessment of presenting visual acuity (VA) and intraocular pressure (IOP).

    Main Results:

    • A significant proportion of patients (82%) presented with very low VA (< or = 0.05).
    • Primary surgery involved peripheral retinectomy in 57% of cases, with a 16.3% reintervention rate.
    • Final retinal attachment was achieved in 73.4% of eyes, and final VA > or = 0.05 in 67.3%.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical management of RRD with PVR requires consideration of reintervention and potential intraocular hypertension.
    • While anatomical success is achievable, functional outcomes (ambulatory vision) may be limited in some cases.