Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
A vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous gel from the middle of the eye. A retinal surgeon performs the procedure through a microscope and special lenses designed to provide a clear image of the back of the eye. Several tiny incisions just a few millimeters in length are made on the sclera. The retinal surgeon then inserts microsurgical instruments through the incisions.
Vitrectomies are typically required when there are complications from diabetic retinopathy, such as retinal detachment or bleeding, a macular hole, retinal detachment, pre-retinal fibrosis, bleeding inside the eye (vitreous hemorrhage), injury or infection.
Vitrectomies are often performed in conjunction with other procedures such as retinal detachment repair, macular hole surgery, and macular membrane peel. The length of the eye surgery depends on whether additional procedures are required and the overall health of the eye.
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