Surgery for proliferative diabetic retinopathy remains a valid
treatment option even for patients who received proper laser
photocoagulation and medical therapy. With the advancements
of surgical techniques and technology, indications for surgery in
diabetic retinopathy is increasing. Aside from vitreous hemorrhage
and tractional retinal detachment, patients with macular
edema and proliferative complications get early intervention.
This review identifies the indications, surgical techniques,
anti-VEGF therapies related to surgery, surgical outcomes and
complications of pars plana vitrectomy for proliferative diabetic
reinopathy and macular edema
