Results for tag: "Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy"

Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is a sight-threatening disorder of the retina that occurs when abnormal tissue growth occurs in the vitreous cavity of the eye. It is a common complication of retinal detachment surgery and can lead to further vision loss. PVR is a major cause of blindness in the developed world and is a growing problem in the developing world. The optical market for PVR is focused on the development of treatments and technologies to diagnose and treat the disorder. These include diagnostic imaging techniques such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and fluorescein angiography, as well as treatments such as vitrectomy, laser photocoagulation, and intravitreal injections. Companies in the PVR market include Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Heidelberg Engineering, and Topcon. Show Less Read more