Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
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Proliferative vitreoretinopathy is an eye complication in which abnormal scar tissue forms over the retina and within the vitreous humor, which can pull on the retina and compromise vision. It usually appears in association with retinal detachments or prior eye surgeries.
Common symptoms: progressive blurred vision, perception of flashes or floating spots, and a sensation of a curtain or shadow in the field of vision.
Common causes: it is related to retinal detachments, eye trauma, and intraocular inflammation that stimulate the proliferation of membranes.
Which specialist treats it? Its evaluation is the responsibility of the ophthalmologist, particularly the medical and surgical retina specialist, who examines the fundus in detail. In the face of sudden changes in vision, the most prudent course is to seek ophthalmic care without delay.
Data on 188 doctors who treat proliferative vitreoretinopathy
Which specialist treats proliferative vitreoretinopathy?
Proliferative vitreoretinopathy should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist, who specializes in eye diseases. See a doctor if you experience vision loss or notice shadows in your field of vision.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in proliferative vitreoretinopathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is proliferative vitreoretinopathy?
Proliferative vitreoretinopathy is an eye complication in which abnormal scar tissue forms over the retina and within the vitreous humor, which can pull on the retina and compromise vision. It usually appears in association with retinal detachments or prior eye surgeries.
Which doctor treats proliferative vitreoretinopathy?
Proliferative vitreoretinopathy should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist, who specializes in eye diseases. See a doctor if you experience vision loss or notice shadows in your field of vision.