vitrectomy

Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure in which the vitreous is evacuated from the eye. Vitreous is a liquid that is present in the eye and maybe bleeding or leading to vision problems due to eye disease. Vitrectomy is done in order to empty the blood from the vitreous or in order to access the back of the eye and restored the retina.

The duration of treatment Vitrectomy

The duration of the treatment depends on the details of the operation, but in general, people will recover after a few days. Of course, complete recovery usually lasts several weeks and it may be difficult to get back to work for a while. The proposed time for returning back to work is 4 weeks.

Related services Vitrectomy

Considering the problem (retinal detachments, vitreous hemorrhage), different Para clinics may be considered, but in general, it can be said that the patient’s eye has been examined and maybe ultrasound image for an eye examination.

Preoperative care and postoperative care Vitrectomy

Before the surgery

You should avoid eating and drinking 8 hours before surgery (in some cases from the midnight before surgery) and talk to your doctor about the risks, benefits and surrogate options.

The process of the operation

The eye is kept open by using an instrument called speculum and small cuts are created on the eye. The doctor then drains the vitreous using a small tube. If the vitrectomy is don’t to treat the retinal damage, the physician will remain the injuries and in the event of the detachment of the retina, will place it right. Gas or silicone may be injected into the eye to fill the area of the drained fluid and he helps reverse the eye pressure.

This surgery is performed under the local anesthetic or anesthesia and lasts for 1-2 hours.

After the surgery

People who are injected with a gas bubble will experience restrictions on their head. if there is a gas bubble, it is necessary to avoid flying until the pressure has returned to its previous state.

Patients may also need to use antibiotic eye drops for the first week and use an anti-inflammatory drop for several weeks.

Important points about the operation

This surgery is not recommended for people with blood clotting disorders.

Possible risks include:

• Infection
• Retinal detachment
• Cataract

Prescribing for

• Retinal detachment
• Bleeding the vitreous

Duration of hospitalization

1 to 2 days, of course, some people will be discharged from the hospital on the same day of the operation.