A recent study has identified the predictors of poor visual outcomes in patients undergoing retinal detachment repair surgery. Researchers found that patients with macula-off retinal detachments and those who had a longer duration between symptom onset and surgical intervention had worse visual outcomes. Additionally, patients who had more extensive retinal detachment or a greater number of retinal tears were also at higher risk for poor visual outcomes. The study highlights the importance of early intervention and prompt surgical management for retinal detachments, particularly in cases of macula-off detachments. This information can help ophthalmologists to better identify high-risk patients and provide appropriate counseling on prognosis.

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