Effectiveness of Pars Plana Vitrectomy in Treating Symptomatic Vitreous Floaters Linked to Fuchs Heterochromic Iridocyclitis

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Fuchs heterochromic uveitis (FHU) is a chronic, unilateral disease that can lead to visual impairment from cataracts and vitreous opacities.
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This study evaluated the outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in 17 patients with FHU experiencing significant visual symptoms from vitreous floaters.
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All patients included had undergone uncomplicated cataract surgery prior to PPV, ensuring that cataract-related impairment did not confound results.
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Postoperative evaluations showed improvements in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and reductions in vitreous opacity at 3 months after surgery.
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Statistical analyses confirmed significant visual improvement post-PPV, with a p-value < 0.05 indicating the effectiveness of the surgical intervention.

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