Results of vitrectomy in Terson syndrome.

Abstract

BACKGROUND To report visual results of vitrectomy in Terson syndrome MATERIALS AND METHODS In 11 patients, 15 eyes underwent vitreous surgery for Terson syndrome. The mean follow up was 18.3 months. RESULTS An incomplete posterior vitreous separation was noted in 10 eyes (66.7%). An epiretinal membrane was present in 4 eyes (26.7%), and in 3 eyes, a retinal fold along the arcade was noticed. Significant visual improvement occurred in all eyes; visual acuity of 20/40 or better was achieved in 14 eyes (93.3%). Only 3 eyes developed lens opacity after surgery. CONCLUSION Vitrectomy in Terson syndrome provides excellent visual recovery. The complication rate, including the development of cataract, is low.