Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy

Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy

 
  • ·         PVR
Stages of development of PVR
  1. Cellular activation
  2. Proliferation
  3. Extracellular matrix elaboration and remodeling
  4. Contraction
  Principles of treatment of PVR ü  Close all retinal breaks ü  Counteract retinal traction ü  Minimize recurrence of traction ü  Choose optimal timing of intervention

Written by Dr. Dhaval Patel, MD (Ophthalmology, AIIMS New Delhi)

Consultant, Cataract & Refractive Surgery — first AIIMS-trained ophthalmologist practicing in Ahmedabad. Read full credentials & experience or view his 28 publications on ResearchGate.

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