A downhill course from vitrectomy for floaters to end‐stage glaucoma. Issue 1 (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pitale, Priyamvada M.; Waisbourd, Michael; Heersink, Mila; Moster, Marlene R.; Hark, Lisa; Spaeth, George L.
• Is Part Of: Healthy aging research. Volume 5:Issue 1(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Aging -- Periodicals; Aging -- Research -- Periodicals; Older people -- Physiology -- Periodicals; 612.6705
• DOI: 10.1097/01.HXR.0000491107.45117.63
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2261-7434

Abstract

Abstract : N/A: We report a case of 55‐year‐old male who experienced a downhill course following pars‐plana vitrectomy (PPV) for floaters and consequently developed end‐stage glaucoma with severe vision loss. Elective PPV for symptomatic vitreous floaters is a controversial procedure. Though patient satisfaction with PPV is promising, potential complications arising from this procedure should be carefully considered.