Comparison of Pars Plana Vitrectomy With and Without Scleral Buckle for the Repair of Primary Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

The reattachment rate and the final VA were similar in both groups. The addition of SB did not improve the results and was associated with slightly lower VA than with PPV alone. Tear location or lens status had no significant effect on success rates. It is likely that in eyes undergoing PPV for primary RRD, addition of a SB is not warranted.