Surgical Management of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

Document Type : Review Articles

Author

Retina Institute of Bengal, 3rd Floor, Uttarapan Market Complex, Siliguri; 734003’ West Bengal, India

Abstract

Diabetes is fast becoming a global pandemic. Complications of diabetic retinopathy are the leading cause of blindness in the working age group. While medical interventions and lasers are effective at reducing the frequency of severe vision loss from Proliferative diabetic retinopathy, in a large percentage of individuals surgical intervention may be required to address complications. This review discusses the present indications, techniques and challenges vis-à-vis surgical management of PDR.

Keywords