Table 3

Entry site treatment group

PatientType of haemorrhageTimingSclerostomy appearance on ultrasound at time of haemorrhageTreatmentOperative or findings when haemorrhage cleared as to cause of haemorrhage
1PersistentPresent from first postoperative dayNormalVCWO at 2 months postoperatively—remained clearNo source found
2PersistentPresent from first postoperative dayNormalObservation—cleared at 5 weeks postoperatively spontaneouslyNo source found
3Recurrent4 MonthsNormalObservation—cleared within 1 month—grade 1 haemorrhage onlyNo source found
4Recurrent3 MonthsNormalObservation—3 micro bleeds lasting only 1–2 days clearing on each occasionNo source found
5Recurrent4 MonthsNormalObservation—four grade 2 haemorrhages clearing on each occasion within 1–2 weeks then remained clearNo source found
6Recurrent3 MonthsNormalVCWO at 6 months postoperatively—remained clearAbortive posterior new vessels causing haemorrhage
7Recurrent2 MonthsNormalVCWO at 3 months postoperatively—remained clearResidual traction
  • VCWO, vitreous cavity washout.