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Recent Developments in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery

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Vitreo-retinal surgical techniques have transformed since the introduction of pars plana vitrectomy in 1970. Advancements include smaller gauge instrumentation, faster cut rates, improved illumination methods, wider-field viewing systems, and the use of various tamponade agents and perfluorocarbon.

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