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William E Benson

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PubMed2005

The risk of fellow eyes in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: A review of the current literature regarding the risk of nontraumatic rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in the fellow eye and prophylaxis of predisposing lesions is presented. RECENT FINDINGS: Although reports vary in study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria, the risk of retinal detachment in fellow eyes is similar to prior findings. Studies on prophylactic therapy also treated different cohorts. This makes drawing definitive conclusions difficult. SUMMARY: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment poses a significant threat to the fellow eye. Risk factors specifically relevant to the fellow eye are discussed. There is insufficient evidence to recommend prophylactic therapy for prevention of retinal detachment in the fellow eye. To date, no prospective, randomized clinical trial on the prevention of retinal detachment in the fellow eye has been published.

Functional Laterality↗
PubMed2004

Determination of the incidence and clinical characteristics of subsequent retinal tears following treatment of the acute posterior vitreous detachment-related initial retinal tears.

PURPOSE: To determine the incidence of subsequent retinal tears (SRT) in patients who were previously treated for acute posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)-related retinal tears. DESIGN: Retrospective chart review. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of 155 eyes of 137 consecutive patients treated for acute PVD-related retinal tears was performed. RESULTS: During a median follow-up of 13 months (range 3 to 157 months) after treatment, SRT developed in 19 (12.2%) of 155 treated eyes. Most of the SRT occurred during the first 6 months (12 of 19 eyes) after initial treatment. Subsequent vetinal tears developed within the first 12 months in 15 of 19 treated eyes, however only six of 15 of these eyes were symptomatic. Of those patients who developed SRT after 12 months, all had new visual symptoms. CONCLUSION: Patients who present with acute PVD-related retinal tears are at a low but significant risk for developing SRT. A significant number of patients treated for PVD-associated retinal tears present within 1 year with SRT without symptoms.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed2003

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in the fellow phakic eyes of patients with pseudophakic rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

PURPOSE: To determine the risk and clinical characteristics of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RD) in the fellow phakic eyes of patients with a pseudophakic retinal detachment (PPRD) in one eye. METHODS: The authors conducted a computer-generated chart review to find 64 consecutive patients with a PPRD in one eye and were phakic in the fellow eye. The clinical information was collected on all patients to investigate the risk and clinical characteristics of RD in the fellow eyes while still phakic. Information was also obtained on the fellow eyes that underwent cataract surgery and developed a PPRD. RESULTS: Sixty-four patients with a PPRD in one eye were phakic in the fellow eye. During an average follow-up of 57.4 months, five (7.8%) fellow eyes developed retinal detachment while still phakic. In addition to the five eyes with a phakic RD, 10 originally phakic fellow eyes underwent cataract surgery. Of these, one (10%) suffered an RD. CONCLUSION: Fellow eyes of patients with a PPRD have a significant risk of RD even if they do not undergo cataract surgery.

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Retinal complications of cataract surgery.

Cataract surgery, like any surgical procedure, has associated complications. Acute retinal complications include globe perforation, dislocated lens fragments, hemorrhagic choroidal detachment, and endophthalmitis. Late retinal complications include retinal detachment, cystoid macular edema, and exacerbation of diabetic retinopathy and other retinal conditions. Proper and timely management of retinal complications from cataract surgery is crucial in maximizing visual outcomes. Many of the complications and current management strategies will be outlined in this review.

Cataract Extraction↗