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Br J Ophthalmol 85:480-482 doi:10.1136/bjo.85.4.480
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Management of inferior retinal breaks during pars plana vitrectomy for retinal detachment

Table 1

Characteristics of patients included in study

Case No Age Lens status Eye affected Preop VA Retinopexy Tamponade Posture Retinal status at 6 months Final VA
1 61 pseudo L HM laser Silicone oil face down attached 6/36
2 49 phakic R CF cryopexy 12% C3F8 face down attached 6/6
3 62 pseudo R 6/60 laser and cryopexy 12%C3F8 L side down attached 6/9
4 71 phakic L HM cryopexy 30% SF6 L side down attached 6/24
5 32 phakic R 6/9 laser and cryopexy Silicone oil face down attached 6/9
6 60 phakic R CF cryopexy 12% C3F8 face down attached 6/18
7 80 pseudo L 6/60 laser 14% C3F8 face down attached 6/9
8 64 pseudo R 6/60 cryopexy 14% C3F8 L side down attached 6/9
9 51 phakic R CF cryopexy 30% SF6 L side down detached 6/6

  • Pseudo = pseudophakic; VA = visual acuity; HM = hand movements; CF = counting fingers.

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