Dr.ASHISH AHUJA

Dr. PARTH PATEL

Abstract

To investigate the use of an innovative device (post vitrectomy recovery system) that has a sensor embedded in the headrest with data-logging function in real time to measure compliance of patients to maintain face down positioning (FDP)after vitrectomy surgery.Surgeries done included macular hole , retinal detachment and open globe injury with IOFB with retinal detachment.11 patients were evaluated in this pilot project , out of which 6 were male and 5 were females with the age group ranging from 28 -71 years.The duration of prone position maintained , varied from 4 days to 12 days .The average duration of face down positioning was 5.5 hours in the first 24 hours. The adherence was significantly better after MH surgery than after RRD surgery.Out of 11 patients , 5 underwent macular hole surgeries which showed a successful closure of MH in all cases.Out of 5 patients of retinal detachment 4 cases achieved anatomical success and one case required re surgery in the postoperative period.

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