Vitreoretinal Surgery in Ocular Trauma

This chapter delves into vitreoretinal surgery for ocular trauma, addressing severe eye injuries resulting in significant structural or functional changes. The chapter highlights surgical indications for vitrectomy, detailing various pathologies in an anteroposterior order. The authors emphasize the importance of experienced vitreoretinal surgeons in treating these cases to avoid intraoperative challenges exceeding beginner surgeons’ expertise. Surgical approaches are discussed in the context of different traumatic scenarios, such as corneal lacerations, hyphema, lens subluxation/luxation, intraocular foreign bodies, vitreous hemorrhage, retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, submacular hemorrhage, and traumatic macular holes. The timing, techniques, and surgical pearls as well as complications specific to each scenario are outlined to guide surgeons.