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. 1983;81:261–275.

Lensectomy-vitrectomy in chronic uveitis.

R E Smith, N Kokoris, J R Nobe, K R Diddie, E F Cherney
PMCID: PMC1312453  PMID: 6676972

Abstract

Cataract extraction in patients with chronic uveitis may be hazardous, although recent studies have indicated an improvement in prognosis using lensectomy-vitrectomy techniques in selected cases of uveitic cataracts. The results of lensectomy-vitrectomy in 12 eyes with uveitic cataract are reported. All patients had improvement in vision. No significant "flare-up" of the underlying uveitis occurred. The importance of extensive preoperative evaluation is emphasized. The major cause of decreased acuity postoperatively was persistent cystoid macular edema, a complication of chronic inflammation.

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