[Vitreopapillary traction syndrome in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy].

The results indicate that patients with VPTS have a worse prognosis for achieving best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) after surgery than patients without signs of VPTS. Correct and timely diagnosis, early treatment by vitreoretinal surgery give a greater chance of achieving higher BCVA in the postoperative period in this category of patients.