About The Medical Condition Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy

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Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy

Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy?

Vitreoretinal membrane shrinkage or contraction secondary to the proliferation of primarily retinal pigment epithelial cells and glial cells, particularly fibrous astrocytes, followed by membrane formation. The formation of fibrillar collagen and cellular proliferation appear to be the basis for the contractile properties of the epiretinal and vitreous membranes.

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