Visual field loss after pars plana vitrectomy with air/fluid exchange.

Melberg, N S; Thomas, M A · Am J Ophthalmol · 1995

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

To report the postoperative finding of a dense, permanent, peripheral temporal visual field defect in the treated eyes of three patients who underwent pars plana vitrectomy with air/fluid exchange. The patient's charts were reviewed. Visual field loss after pars plana vitrectomy and air/fluid exchange occurs and may be caused by mechanical trauma to the optic nerve head. Great caution is advised when aspirating directly over the optic nerve with any extrusion instrument.

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