Results of Peripheral Vitrectomy Under Air in Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment.

Background And Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of peripheral vitrectomy under air in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).

Patients And Methods: Consecutive patients who underwent 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy for RRD were included. After removal of core vitreous and drainage of subretinal fluid, peripheral vitreous was removed under air infusion without scleral indentation.