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Vitreolensectomy in Marfan's syndrome

A D Hubbard1, D G Charteris, R J Cooling

  • 1Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.

Eye (London, England)
|October 17, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Pars plana vitreolensectomy effectively manages subluxed lenses in Marfan syndrome patients, improving vision with few complications. Prophylactic laser treatment is recommended only for lattice degeneration to prevent retinal detachment.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting connective tissue.
  • Lens subluxation is a common ocular complication in Marfan syndrome.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate pars plana vitreolensectomy for subluxed lenses in Marfan syndrome.
  • To assess the necessity of intraoperative retinal photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 40 eyes from Marfan syndrome patients.
  • Analysis of outcomes following pars plana vitreolensectomy for subluxed lenses.

Main Results:

  • All patients achieved stable or improved visual acuity post-surgery.
  • A low incidence of surgical complications was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Pars plana vitreolensectomy is a safe and effective treatment for subluxed lenses in Marfan syndrome.
  • Prophylactic laser treatment should be targeted to lattice degeneration areas to minimize post-operative retinal detachment risk.

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