Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Retinal mobility and retinal detachment surgery

A H Chignell

    The British Journal of Ophthalmology
    |July 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Retinal mobility is a key indicator for successful non-drainage surgery in retinal detachment cases. Mobile retinas near the tear show a 92% success rate, with 71% treated effectively without drainage.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Soluble TNF receptors in vitreoretinal proliferative disease.

    Investigative ophthalmology & visual science·2001
    Same author

    Acute posterior vitreous detachment: the predictive value of vitreous pigment and symptomatology.

    The British journal of ophthalmology·2000
    Same author

    Matrix metalloproteinases and their natural inhibitors in fibrovascular membranes of proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

    The British journal of ophthalmology·2000
    Same author

    Primary vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: an analysis of failure.

    European journal of ophthalmology·2000
    Same author

    Vascular adhesion molecules in vitreous from eyes with proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

    Investigative ophthalmology & visual science·1999
    Same author

    Vitreous levels of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) as a risk indicator of proliferative vitreoretinopathy.

    The British journal of ophthalmology·1999
    Same journal

    Identifying patients with poor visual outcomes after primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment surgery using machine learning.

    The British journal of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Incidence of bilateral disease and choroidal neovascularisation in punctate inner choroiditis.

    The British journal of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Reference map of multimodal vision deficits in intermediate age-related macular degeneration: contrast sensitivity and low-contrast visual acuity.

    The British journal of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Commentary on 'identifying patients with poor visual outcomes after primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment surgery using machine learning'.

    The British journal of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Automated deep learning-based retinoschisis and detachment volume measurement in pathological myopia with posterior scleral contraction.

    The British journal of ophthalmology·2026
    Same journal

    Bacterial keratitis: a global review of current practices, challenges and innovations.

    The British journal of ophthalmology·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Surgical Outcomes

    Background:

    • Retinal detachment is a significant cause of vision loss.
    • Periretinal membrane formation can lead to retinal immobility.
    • Surgical techniques for retinal detachment vary, with drainage and non-drainage options.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To prospectively evaluate the prognostic significance of retinal mobility in retinal detachment.
    • To assess the impact of retinal mobility on the success of non-drainage retinal surgery.
    • To analyze the relationship between retinal tear, buckle placement, and retinal mobility post-operation.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective examination of 200 consecutive retinal detachment cases.
    • Assessment of the physical sign of detached retinal mobility.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Correlation of retinal mobility with surgical outcomes, specifically non-drainage procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • Retinal mobility was absent in 28 cases, attributed to periretinal membrane formation.
    • Cases with mobile retina near the retinal tear demonstrated an excellent prognosis with a 92% success rate.
    • A high proportion (71%) of cases with mobile retinas were successfully treated using a non-drainage surgical approach.

    Conclusions:

    • Retinal mobility is a crucial factor in predicting surgical success for retinal detachment.
    • Non-drainage surgery is a viable and highly successful option for retinal detachments with mobile retinas.
    • Understanding retinal mobility aids in selecting optimal surgical strategies, improving patient outcomes.