2008•Zhongguo laonianxue zazhiRequires access
Effect of vitrectomy on the treatment of vitreous hemorrhage associated with age-related macular degeneration
Jin Zhao
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Abstract
Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of vitrectomy on vitreous hemorrhage associated with age-related macular degeneration(AMD).Methods Vitrectomy was performed in 43 cases of vitreous hemorrhage in AMD,visual acuity and fundus were observed before the operation and 1 week,2 months after surgery,and followed up for 3～12 months.Results After operation,visual acuity was improved significantly compared to that before operation(P0.01).At 1 week after operation,visual acuity of 34 eyes was improved,that of 9 eyes was same;and at 2 months after operation,visual acuity of 38 eyes was improved,that of 5 eyes was same.No recurrence of hemorrhage was found.Conclusions Vitrectomy is valid treatment for vitreous hemorrhage in AMD,it is important for prognosis to choose the correct opportunity.