Vitrectomy for Eales' disease with vitreous hemorrhage

Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic effects of vitrectomy for Eales'disease with vitreous hemorrhage.Methods:The deta of 13 patients(18 eyes) of Eales'disease with vitreous hemorrhage who underwent vitrectomy from March,1999 to September,2002 were studied retrospectively.Results:The follow-up period was 1 year to 4 years(average,23 months).At the final examinations,the retinas were all attached,with improved visual acuity in 16 eyes(88.9%)of which 11 eyes(71%)reached 0.3 or better,the best visual acuity was 1.0.Recurrent vitreous hemorrhage occurred in only 2 eyes,and absorbed after drug therapy.No neovascular glaucoma occurred.Conclusion:Vitrectomy is an effective method for Eales'disease with vitreous hemorrhage.It can improve the visual acuity markedly.Combined with photocoagulation,it can also effectively prevent the recurrent vitreous hemorrhage and other complications.