NO CATARACT 2 YEARS AFTER PNEUMATIC RETINOPEXY

Purpose: This study was conducted to examine possible adverse effects on lens transparency caused by pneumatic retinopexy using sulfur hexaf luoride gas. Methods: in a prospective study, both lenses of 33 patien ts undergoing pneumatic retinopexy in one eye were monitored up to 24 months postoperatively by slit-lamp examination and Scheimpflug photog raphy. Results: Pneumatic retinopexy does not cause significant lens o pacifications up to 2 years after surgery. Conclusion: Temporary gas t amponade for pneumatic retinopexy is not associated with permanent cha nges in lens transparency.