Table 2 Operative characteristics of inciting surgeries.
Scleritis following pars plana vitrectomy (n = 23 eyes) | Scleritis following scleral buckle (n = 17 eyes) | |
|---|---|---|
Vitrectomy gauge or scleral explant | 23G: 19 (83%) | Encircling SB: 8 (47%) |
25G: 4 (17%) | Segmental SB with silicone tire: 7 (41%) | |
Sponge: 2 (12%) | ||
Intraocular tamponade | Air: 5 (22%) | None: 10 (59%) |
SF6: 4 (17%) | SF6: 2 (12%) | |
C2F6: 1 (4.3%) | Unknown:5 (29%) | |
C3F8: 4 (17%) | ||
SiO2: 3 (13%) | ||
BSS: 6 (26%) | ||
Use of sutures | 15 (65%) | 23 (100%) |
Surgeon grade | Registrar: 1 | Fellow: 10 |
Fellow: 15 | Consultant: 2 | |
Consultant: 6 | Unknown: 5 |
