A form of dropless vitrectomy helped control intraocular inflammation and prevent infection after surgery for vitreous hemorrhage secondary to proliferative diabetic retinopathy, according to a study.

To present an alternative cataract surgical technique in patients with cataract and intravitreal hemorrhage. Twelve cases with poor fundus reflex caused by severe vitreus hemorrhage were included in ...

Among patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment without prior vitreoretinal surgery, severe vitreous hemorrhage may be associated with a longer duration of preoperative hemorrhage, a higher ...

New research confirms that end-stage renal disease is a significant risk factor for patients undergoing cataract surgery. Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) face a higher risk of vitreous ...

In most clinical practices, floaters related to a posterior vitreous detachment are a common patient concern, especially in those with advancing age. Fortunately, floaters often become less ...

Cataract surgery was associated with an increased risk of worsening diabetic retinopathy in adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a risk factor for complications due to cataract surgery. Patients ...

There may be areas where the vitreous is very strongly attached to the retina, usually in the peripheral retina. If the vitreous pulls away from the retina in an area where the retina is weak, the ...

A vitreous detachment by itself does not cause any visual problems. However, it is associated with a significant number of patients who have retinal tears or the formation of a macular hole. These are ...

The vitreous is the gel-like fluid that fills the eyes. It is full of minuscule fibers that attach to the retina. As people age, the vitreous fibers separate from the retina. As this happens, a person ...

The vitreous body is a round body of gel-like substance which fills the posterior chamber of the eye and aids in keeping the eyeball round. Within the gel are numerous fine strands which run to the ...