This 75YO male presented with hand motion vision in his right eye from a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Intraoperatively, triamcinolone was injected to stain the posterior hyaloid. During FINESSE Flex Loop-assisted membrane peeling, some love came back at us from the patient’s retina. The retina remained attached postoperatively, and vision improved to 20/50.
Learning Points:
Valentine’s Day traces its origins to a blend of ancient Roman customs, early Christian tradition, and the imaginative influence of medieval literature. What began as mid-February festivals gradually became associated with figures named Valentine, remembered for acts of compassion and steadfast conviction. Over time, poets such as Chaucer helped link the date with courtly love, giving rise to the exchange of affectionate notes and tokens. By the 18th and 19th centuries, these gestures evolved into the expensive cards, flowers, and symbols of romance that define the holiday today, transforming a complex historical tapestry into a widely celebrated expression of affection.
So, for you retinal surgeons out there, what could be a more romantic Valentine’s Day gift than offering to vitrectomize your loved one?
