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Retinal relieving incisions were undertaken during closed microsurgery for the treatment of retinal detachment complicated by retinal shortening as a result of incarceration or irresectable epiretinal membranes. In 16 of 20 eyes the retina remained attached after a minimum follow up of six months. Visual acuity of 2/60 or better was achieved in eleven of the 20 eyes and seven eyes had an acuity of 6/60 or better. Retinal relieving incisions are required in a minority of retinal re-attachment procedures and are compatible with useful visual function.
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Presented at the Annual Congress of the Ophthalmological Society of the United Kingdom, April 1987.
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Jacobs, P., Cooling, R., Leaver, P. et al. Retinal relieving incisions. Eye 1, 500–503 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1987.75
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