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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2026

Recurrent rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: incidence, established and emerging risk factors, and clinical outcomes.

Chiara Vivarelli, Marco Pellegrini, Pietro Maria Talli, Paola Ferri, Ginevra Giovanna Adamo, Carla Enrica Gallenga, Francesco Parmeggiani, Marco Mura

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Chiara VivarelliOphthalmology Clinic Operating Unit, Head and Neck Department, Arcispedale Sant'Anna University Hospital, via Aldo Moro 8 Cona, 44124, Ferrara, Italy.
Marco PellegriniOphthalmology Clinic Operating Unit, Head and Neck Department, Arcispedale Sant'Anna University Hospital, via Aldo Moro 8 Cona, 44124, Ferrara, Italy.
Pietro Maria TalliOphthalmology Clinic Operating Unit, Head and Neck Department, Arcispedale Sant'Anna University Hospital, via Aldo Moro 8 Cona, 44124, Ferrara, Italy.
Paola FerriDepartment of Biomedical Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Ginevra Giovanna AdamoOphthalmology Clinic Operating Unit, Head and Neck Department, Arcispedale Sant'Anna University Hospital, via Aldo Moro 8 Cona, 44124, Ferrara, Italy.
Carla Enrica GallengaOphthalmology Clinic Operating Unit, Head and Neck Department, Arcispedale Sant'Anna University Hospital, via Aldo Moro 8 Cona, 44124, Ferrara, Italy.
Francesco ParmeggianiOphthalmology Clinic Operating Unit, Head and Neck Department, Arcispedale Sant'Anna University Hospital, via Aldo Moro 8 Cona, 44124, Ferrara, Italy.
Marco MuraOphthalmology Clinic Operating Unit, Head and Neck Department, Arcispedale Sant'Anna University Hospital, via Aldo Moro 8 Cona, 44124, Ferrara, Italy. marco.mura@unife.it.

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Abstract

backgroundRecurrent rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) remains a significant cause of visual morbidity despite advances in surgical techniques, and its determinants and clinical course are not yet fully defined. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of recurrent RRD in a large cohort at an Italian tertiary referral center.

methodsThis retrospective study included patients with primary RRD who underwent pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckling, or both. Associations between clinical and intraoperative variables and recurrent RRD were analysed using multivariable logistic regression.

resultsA total of 209 eyes from 209 patients were included. The overall recurrence rate was 21.1%, with 52.3% of recurrences occurring within the first six postoperative weeks. Multivariate logistic regression identified proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR grade B or higher) (OR = 4.68, p = 0.006), high myopia (OR = 4.25, p = 0.002), preoperative glaucoma (OR = 4.08, p = 0.014), and systemic hypertension (OR = 2.72, p = 0.031) as independent predictors of recurrence. Final best-corrected visual acuity was significantly worse in eyes with recurrence (p < 0.001). Eyes with recurrent retinal detachment showed a significantly higher prevalence of cystoid macular edema.

conclusionsThis study confirms PVR and high myopia as risk factors for recurrent RRD and suggests preoperative glaucoma and systemic hypertension as additional predictors of recurrence. These findings highlight the importance of risk stratification in guiding individualized surgical planning, intensified early postoperative surveillance, and long-term follow-up to reduce recurrence and preserve visual outcomes.

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Retinal DetachmentScleral BucklingVisual AcuityVitrectomyAdultAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceItalyMaleMiddle AgedRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsProliferative vitreoretinopathyRecurrent retinal detachmentRhegmatogenous retinal detachmentRisk factor

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