Late Recurrence of Retinal Detachment Following Successful Vitreous Surgery for Stages 4B and 5 Retinopathy of Prematurity

The retina of eyes at stage 5 ROP is more vulnerable to a recurrence of the RD than in eyes at stage 4B after being attached by vitrectomy. The time of recurrence varies widely, and the presence of traction on the peripheral retina may be a sign of a recurrence.