The aim of this study was to evaluate the microbial growth on single-use vitrectomy probes reprocessed in healthcare practice. We investigated nine vitrectomy probes that had been reused and reprocessed using different methods. The samples were sectioned, individually, in portions of 3.5 cm, totaling 979 sampling units (extensions, connectors and vitrectomy cutters), which were inoculated in cu...

BACKGROUND To report the learning curve of transition from 20-gauge (20 G) conventional vitrectomy to a 20 G sutureless vitrectomy technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective descriptive case study of 32 eyes from 32 consecutive patients who underwent sutureless 20 G pars plana vitrectomy. A 20 G microvitreoretinal blade was introduced, beveled transconjunctivally, slowly, parall...

PURPOSE To compare the hemostatic effect of sulfur hexafluoride 20% (SF6 20%) with lactated Ringer's solution for prevention of early postoperative vitreous hemorrhage following diabetic vitrectomy. METHODS In a prospective randomized clinical trial, 50 eyes undergoing diabetic vitrectomy were divided into two groups. At the conclusion of surgery, in one group the vitreous cavity was filled w...

The results obtained by pars plana vitrectomy in 24 eyes with chronic uveitis, including endogenous intermediate and other types of uveitis, were retrospectively analyzed. Vitrectomy and lensectomy were performed in 8, and vitrectomy alone in 16 eyes. The mean follow-up period was 50 months, and mean patient age 38 years. There were 15 (71.4%) male and 6 (28.6%) female patients. Improvement of ...

PURPOSE To determine the long-term changes in the intraocular pressure (IOP) following vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), epiretinal membrane (ERM), and macular hole (MH), and to investigate the relationship between the retinal disease and the incidence of late-onset IOP elevation. METHODS This was a retrospective, observational, comparative study. We reviewed the medical...

purpose: to compare the visual outcomes and complications of lensectomy and posterior chamber intraocular lens (pciol) implantation with or without posterior capsulotomy and anterior vitrectomy in pediatric cataracts. methods: seventeen eyes of 12 children aged 10 to 15 years with congenital or developmental cataract were randomly divided into two groups. lensectomy and pciol implantation was p...

Purpose We report a case of ophthalmomyiasis interna successfully removed in toto with pars plana vitrectomy. Observations An 84-year-old woman with recent close contact with lambs presented with a new floater. Examination revealed subretinal tracks pathognomonic for ophthalmomyiasis and a larva suspended in the vitreous. The larva was successfully removed in toto with pars plana vitrectomy b...

PURPOSE To report a case of perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) migration into the subarachnoid space at the time of vitreoretinal surgery in a patient with morning glory syndrome associated retinal detachment. CASE REPORT A 9-year-old girl underwent pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil injection for retinal detachment associated with morning glory syndrome. PFCL was used for retinal stabilizatio...