BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Pneumatic retinopexy is used as a primary pr
ocedure for the repair of retinal detachments caused by visible retina
l tears. Its application for late-onset recurrent retinal detachments
following previous pneumatic retinopexy or scleral PATIENTS AND METHOD
S: Pneumatic retinopexy was performed in 12 patients with recurrent re
tinal detachments due to new retinal tears who presented 6 months to 1
0 years after pneumatic retinopexy (8 patients) or scleral buckling su
rgery (4 patients). Follow-up ranged from 6 to 24 months. RESULTS: All
the retinas reattached within the first few postoperative days and re
mained attached throughout follow-up. No intraoperative or postoperati
ve complications were observed. Visual acuity either remained unchange
d (if good before) or improved. CONCLUSION: Pneumatic retinopexy may b
e a feasible option for recurrent late-onset retinal detachment under
the proper clinical conditions.