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1. History
2. Exam
3. Photos
4. Diagnosis
5. Teaching Points
6. Comments

Case 11 Teaching Points

• Caused by progressive contraction of fibrovascular membranes over area of vitreoretinal attachment
• Treatment is with vitrectomy and removal of the fibrovascular tissue and repair of any retinal breaks or detachments
• Favorable prognostic factors include:
  • Good preoperative visual function
  • Age less than 40
  • Absence of rubeosis iridis or glaucoma preoperatively
  • Prior panretinal photocoagulation

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