Cataract progression after primary pars plana vitrectomy for uncomplicated rhegmatogenous retinal detachments in young adults.

Venkatkrish M KasettyPedro F MonsalveDhruv SethiCandice YousifThomas HessburgNitin KumarAbdualrahman E HamadUday R Desai

Published in: International journal of retina and vitreous (2024)

Cataract formation was common and frequent after PPV. After PPV, young eyes and macula-on detachments developed cataracts less frequently than older eyes and macula-off detachments. If appropriate, a shorter acting gas tamponade should be considered in young eyes to minimize cataract formation.

Keyphrases

optical coherence tomography
cataract surgery
diabetic retinopathy
middle aged
young adults
optic nerve
physical activity
community dwelling