Cataract surgery in this population markedly improved QOL, despite a trend towards myopic refractive outcomes. These findings raise questions about biometric methodology, intraocular lens power calculations and refractive targets. Postoperative day 1 VA data may be a reasonable proxy of the intermediate-term rate of non-blind eyes.

Fornix reconstruction may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for refractory GFS. Resection of excess conjunctiva restores the normal anatomy within the conjunctival cul-de-sac thereby reducing the incidence of protein coagulum formation.

Visual decline following an RPET is associated with subfoveal location of the RPET (p = 0.03) and later development of a disciform scar. These data also suggest that the ongoing use of an anti-VEGF agent may stabilise vision in some patients following an RPET and for some patients there may be an improvement in visual acuity despite the RPET, depending on its location.

Consistent with other studies, there is a high rate of blinding disease, which may be prevented, treated, or ameliorated.

Laser photocoagulation alone is a viable alternative treatment for giant retinal tears in the absence of significant subretinal fluid.