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SynthesisInternational ophthalmology2026

Outcomes of vitreoretinal surgery for familial exudative vitreoretinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current literature.

Marwan Tahoun, Peter Kiraly, Rana Tahoun, Tsveta Ivanova, Ahmed Bakr, Assad Jalil

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Marwan TahounUniversity of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Peter KiralyManchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, UK.
Rana TahounRoyal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK.
Tsveta IvanovaManchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, UK.
Ahmed BakrUniversity of Liverpool School of Medicine, Liverpool, UK.
Assad JalilManchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, UK. assad.jalil@mft.nhs.uk.

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Abstract

purposeTo systematically review the anatomical and functional outcomes of vitreoretinal surgery for familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR)-associated retinal detachment (RD).

methodsA systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following a PROSPERO-registered protocol. The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PubMed, EMBASE, Ovid, and Medline databases were searched for cohort studies and case series evaluating scleral buckling (SB), pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), or combined procedures for FEVR. Primary outcomes were retinal reattachment rates and postoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA). Secondary outcomes included complication and reoperation rates.

resultsNineteen studies involving a total of 682 eyes were included. The overall pooled primary retinal reattachment rate was 0.77 (95% Confidence Interval (CI): 0.71-0.83; I

conclusionSurgical management of FEVR-associated RD achieves high primary reattachment rates. While both SB and PPV yield favourable outcomes, the choice of procedure should be tailored to disease severity and patient characteristics. The evidence suggests SB may be preferred for uncomplicated rhegmatogenous detachments, while PPV is often necessary for more advanced and complex cases.

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Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathiesRetinal DetachmentScleral BucklingVisual AcuityVitrectomyVitreoretinal SurgeryHumansTreatment OutcomeFEVRRetinal detachmentScleral bucklingVitrectomy

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