Table 4.
Types of cataracts developed or progressed in surgical eyes after vitreoretinal surgery
| Nuclear sclerotic | Posterior capsular | Anterior cortical | None | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-gauge PPV | 20 (33.90) | 30 (50.85) | 3 (5.08) | 6 (10.17) | 59 |
| Small gauge PPV | 16 (32.00) | 18 (36.00) | 2 (4.00) | 14 (28.00) | 50 |
| SB | 13 (37.14) | 2 (5.71) | 0 (0) | 20 (57.14) | 35 |
| PR | 8 (57.14) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 6 (42.86) | 14 |
| PPV+SB | 12 (34.29) | 19 (54.29) | 1 (2.86) | 3 (8.57) | 35 |
| Total | 69 | 69 | 6 | 49 | 193 |
Note: Values are presented as n (%).
Abbreviations: PPV, pars plana vitrectomy; SB, scleral buckle; PR, pneumatic retinopexy; PPV+SB, combined pars plana vitrectomy plus scleral buckle; n, number.