Table 3: Post-operative complications observed in patients following pars plana vitrectomy and course of action taken.
Complication |
Percent |
Time of Onset |
Course of Action |
Epiretinal Membrane |
5.6% (n = 3) |
3 wk 3 mo 5.5 mo |
Observation Observation PPV with ILM stripping |
Posterior Uveitis |
1.8% (n = 1) |
1 mo |
Observation and labs |
Vitreous hemorrhage |
1.8% (n = 1) |
1 wk |
Cleared spontaneously after 1 month |
Possible bulbar neuritis |
1.8% (n = 1) |
9 mo |
Referred to neurology |