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What is a vitrectomy?
Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous (transparent gel that fills the eye from the iris to the retina).
What are the risks for a vitrectomy?
Risks associated with vitrectomy are retinal detachment, bleeding, iatrogenic (medically caused) cataracts, and endophthalmitis
Can eyesight be fully regained after a vitrectomy?
In some cases, vision can be restored to 20/20 after a vitrectomy. If there are other complications, the patient may have poor eyesight after the procedure.
What is the purpose of vitrectomy surgery?
A vitrectomy is a surgery performed on the eye. This surgery removes the gel of the eye known as the vitreous humor. It is used to aid in the treatment of eye conditions such as vitreous floaters and retinal detachment.
When is vitrectomy performed for retinal detachment?
Vitrectomy is typically performed in more complex cases of retinal detachment. During the procedure, the vitreous gel is removed, and the retina is reattached with the help of gas or silicone oil.
Which procedure is the removal of the vitreous fluid and its replacement with a clear solution?
The procedure you are referring to is called a vitrectomy. During a vitrectomy, the natural vitreous gel is removed from the eye and replaced with a clear solution to maintain eye structure and health. It is often performed to treat conditions such as retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and certain types of eye infections.
Why is a vitrectomy done?
It may be necessary to remove the vitreous in order to replace the retina and restore vision.
Is there a procedure available to repair a macular hole?
Macular holes can be repaired with surgery. The procedure is called a a vitrectomy.
Has anyone had a surgery to your eye called vitrectomy and a scleral buckle?
Advantages of Vitrectomy There are a few advantages to vitrectomy for repair of a retinal detachment. There is no worry about becoming more near-sighted as there is no scleral buckle placed. Similarly, there is no chance of causing double vision as there is no manipulation of the eye muscles as in the case of a scleral buckle. Basically, for the patient, there is less operating outside the eye. Discomfort ( doctor-speak for pain) is minimized. There is, however, the chance of infection, as there is with any intraocular surgery, that can lead to blindness. Endophthalmitis, the fancy clinical term for this type of infection, is less common in retinal surgery than cataract surgery. The chance of infection occurring is small, somewhere around 1:5,000-10,000.
What has the author Richard M Klein written?
Richard M. Klein has written: 'Microsurgery of the vitreous' -- subject(s): Instruments, Microsurgery, Surgery, Vitrectomy, Vitreous body
How is a macular hole treated?
The procedure to repair macular hole is called vitrectomy. It involves removing the eye's vitreous fluid. Instead of this fluid, a gas bubble is installed.
What is extemporaneous preparation?
Impromtu preparation
