Automated vitrectomy in eyes with vitreocorneal touch associated with corneal dysfunction

Of the results evaluated in 17 patients who had vitrectomy for aphakic vitreocorneal touch associated with corneal edema, nine patients had satisfactory results. Factors associated with a favorable outcome were as follows: (1) early vitrectomy; (2) previtrectomy visual acuity better than 6/120 (20/400); (3) uncomplicated cataract operation and postoperative course, and (4) broken rather than intact hyaloid face. Postoperative cystoid macular edema contributed to decreased visual acuity in eight of 12 patients.