State-of-the-art surgical intervention to treat complex retinal conditions, protect your vision, and repair retinal detachments or macular holes.
A vitrectomy is a highly specialized surgery to remove the vitreous gel that fills the middle of the eye. This provides the retina specialist direct access to the back of the eye to repair the retina, remove scar tissue, or clear blood that is blocking vision.
Vitrectomy is often a vision-saving procedure used to treat severe eye conditions, including:
Our retina specialists use advanced micro-surgical instruments to perform vitrectomies through tiny, self-sealing incisions (often stitchless).
During the surgery, the vitreous gel is suctioned out. The surgeon then repairs the retina using a laser (photocoagulation). Finally, to hold the retina in place while it heals, the eye is filled with a temporary gas bubble or silicone oil.
Recovery from a vitrectomy requires strict adherence to your surgeon's instructions.