Objective: To investigate the therapeutic value of vitrectomy for uveitis and its complications.
Methods: Vitrectomy was performed on 14 patients (14 eyes) with uveitis. In these 14 eyes, there were 6 eyes with severe opacity of vitreous, 5 eyes with cataract, 5 eyes with retinal detachment, and 3 eyes with poor response to medication. Pars plana lenectomy, scleral cryopexy, buckling procedure, endolaser photocoagulation, gas-fluid exchange or silicone oil intraocular tamponade were added according to the different needs. The follow-up varied from 18 to 45 months.
Results: Twelve of the 14 eyes obtained better visual acuity, and in the other two light perception remained; less drugs were used after operation in all cases, and the uveitis was controlled.
Conclusion: Vitrectomy is an effective method for severe uveitis and its complications both in the improvement or stabilization of visual acuity and in the reduction or cessation of systemic treatment.