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The Role of Imaging in Assessing Vitreous Opacities

Edwin H. Ryan, MD

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A 52-year-old trucker faced the prospect of quitting his job if his symptomatic vitreous opacities could not be addressed. But with 20/20 visual acuity, phakic lens status, and an attached vitreous, the risk-benefit profile suggested a more cautious approach. After a judicious waiting period, Edwin H. Ryan, MD performed the surgery. However, the patient subsequently developed cataracts and bilateral retinal detachments, thus requiring three additional ocular surgeries. Despite these complications, the patient said he would do it all again. Why? Because the outcome doesn’t always show up in measures of visual acuity.

Posted: 1/31/2024

Keywords:

vitreous opacities

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phakic lens

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bilateral retinal detachments

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Cataract

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The Role of Imaging in Assessing Vitreous Opacities

Edwin H. Ryan, MD

A 52-year-old trucker faced the prospect of quitting his job if his symptomatic vitreous opacities could not be addressed. But with 20/20 visual acuity, phakic lens status, and an attached vitreous, the risk-benefit profile suggested a more cautious approach. After a judicious waiting period, Edwin H. Ryan, MD performed the surgery. However, the patient subsequently developed cataracts and bilateral retinal detachments, thus requiring three additional ocular surgeries. Despite these complications, the patient said he would do it all again. Why? Because the outcome doesn’t always show up in measures of visual acuity.

Posted: 1/31/2024

Keywords:

vitreous opacities

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phakic lens

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bilateral retinal detachments

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Cataract

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