Epidemiology of Pars Plana Vitrectomy in the Elderly: A Retrospective 10-Year Survey of 592 Cases.

Sivan ElyashivMiri Fogel LevinOfira ZlotoEli NeimarkRiham NajjarJoseph MoisseievOrit Vidne-Hay

Published in: Clinical interventions in aging (2021)

Understanding the unique distribution of indications for vitrectomy among elderly patients is essential for appropriate management and treatment. Urgent cases represent 65% of the surgeries performed in the older population.

Keyphrases

diabetic retinopathy
community dwelling
middle aged
physical activity
cross sectional
combination therapy