Efficacy of vasectomy with internal tamponade along with scleral buckling vs vitrectomy with internal tamponade in the management of complicated retinal detachment

Aim: to determine the effectiveness of vitrectomy with internal tamponade combined with sclera buckling in the management of complicated retinal detachment. methods: this quasi experimental study was conducted in the department of ophthalmology,nishtar medical college/hospital,multan from june 2014 to december 2015. a total of 60 cases were included results: out of 60 patients there were total 32 (52.3%) male and 28 (46.7%) were female. patients included in the study belonged to different age groups. mean age at presentation was 46� 23 years. highest incidence of rtinal detachment was in age group 45-60 years of age. out of 60 patients,17(28.3%) had visual acuity maintained up to counting fingers. as far as location of retinal tears is concerned,35(58.3%) had tears in superior region. postoperative complications can occur in any surgical procedure. conclusion: it is concluded from the study that vitrectomy with sclera buckling should be preferred over vitrectomy alone particularly in patients having inferior retinal breaks. � 2016,lahore medical and dental college. all rights reserved.