Interpretation of the 2019 Posterior Vitreous Detachment, Retinal Breaks, and Lattice Degeneration Preferred Practice Pattern

Authors: Huang Zixu,  Wang Dongdong,  Song Zongming

DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115989-20201016-00697
Published 2021-01-10
Cite as Chin J Exp Ophthalmol, 2021,39(01): 67-71.

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Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), retinal breaks, and lattice degeneration are common problems in ophthalmic clinical practice, which not only cause disturbance to patients’ life-quality, but also increase the risk of retinal detachment and vitreoretinal traction.In September 2019, the American Academy of Ophthalmology published Posterior Vitreous Detachment, Retinal Breaks, and Lattice Degeneration Preferred Practice Pattern (PPP). Based on clinical evidence, this PPP provides authoritative guidance for the definition, epidemiological background, diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.This PPP also gives definite solution for treatment and follow-up of different sub-types.This article provides introduction and interpretation of this PPP.

Key words:

Posterior vitreous detachment; Retinal breaks; Lattice degeneration; Retinal detachment; American Academy of Ophthalmology; Guidelines interpretation

Contributor Information

Huang Zixu
Department of Ophthalmology, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Henan Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, Henan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China
Wang Dongdong
Department of Ophthalmology, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Henan Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, Henan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China
Song Zongming
Department of Ophthalmology, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Henan Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, Henan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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