PAAO-YO Research: Dr. Erick Hernandez Bogantes

Dr. Erick Hernandez Bogantes is a specialist in Cornea, Refractive Surgery and Ocular Surface in Costa Rica. Below are the salient points of an article he recently published with links to the article.

Cataract Following Pars Plana Vitrectomy: A Review

The indications for pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) have increased over the years. The vitreous is no longer considered an inert ocular structure and it is well known that its removal has anatomical and physiological consequences. The vitreous plays a key role as an intraocular physiologic oxygen regulator. In order to maintain its transparency, the crystalline lens needs protection from an excessive oxygen exposure. PPV leads to progression of nuclear sclerosis in most eyes.

• Cataract surgery in vitrectomized eyes presents with more technical difficulties, is more challenging and often has a higher risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications than in non vitrectomized eyes.
• There is no standardized technique or management in these cases; therefore, it requires more precautions during surgery.

Erick Hernandez-Bogantes, Alexandra Abdala-Figuerola, Andrew Olivo-Payne, Fabian Quiros, Lihteh Wu. Cataract Following Pars Plana Vitrectomy: A Review. Semin Ophthalmol. 2021 Jun 6;1-8. doi:10.1080/08820538.2021.1924799. Online ahead of print.