Causes and Treatment of Recurrence Other than Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy in Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is separation of the neurosensory retina from the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) due to retinal tears. Surgical techniques are used more frequently in the treatment of RRD. Two most commonly used options are PPV (Pars Plana Vitrectomy) and scleral surgery. When the results of primary treatment are evaluated, especially in patients with advanced PVR, the rate of failure and recurrence is higher than in uncomplicated patients. PVR is the main cause of failure in RRD, which has been treated with conventional surgery and PPV. In cases of treated RRD, other than PVR, recurrence can be seen for different reasons depending on the primary treatment technique. In this review, the causes and treatment of recurrence are discussed.