J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
1990 Feb;31(2):191-195.
The Use of Retinal Tacks for the Treatment of Complicated Retinal Detachment
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- An improved retinal tack and applicator have been increasingly used as an adjunct in the repair of complicated retinal detachments. We used this technique in 7 consecutive cases of complicated retinal detachment. After a mean follow-up of 3 months, anatomical reattachment including partial reattachment was achieved in 5 eyes among 7 eyes, and 6 eyes had improved vision or no change(one improved to 20/70). Retinal tacks appear to be a useful tool either temporarily or permanently in preventing retraction and detachment of the retina until adjunctive diathermy, cryopexy, or photocoagulation becomes effective.
