Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4023976 | Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Cataract is frequently associated with vitreoretinal diseases. Moreover, cataract is also a constant complication of vitrectomy in patients over 50Â years. Its occurrence may be very early, especially when internal tamponade is used. For these reasons, a combined procedure including phacoemulsification and vitrectomy accelerates functional rehabilitation of patients, avoiding the need for a second operation. Interventions, their tricks and indications, are described for epimacular membranes, macular holes, diabetic retinopathy and macular hematoma. Combined surgery is a safe and effective procedure whose results are comparable to those of sequential surgery.
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Authors
J.-P. Berrod, I. Hubert,