Does the scleral encircling band provide a protective effect against the progression of diabetic retinopathy?

Aim: To evaluate the effect of scleral encircling bands on the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in diabetic patients.

Methods: The medical records of diabetic patients who underwent unilateral retinal detachment (RD) surgery using scleral buckle and encircling band were reviewed retrospectively. Both eyes of patients were included in the study: one eye in each patient had a scleral buckle with encircling band (the operated eye) and the other one is the non-operated eye.