Advanced Vitrectomy
in Hyderabad

What is Vitrectomy?

Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure where the surgeon removes the vitreous humor to provide better access to retina. In some cases, the procedure can help restore a clear vision. In some cases, it is performed to facilitate surgical procedures like removing scar tissue, repairing retinal detachments, or treating macular holes. Aside from these reasons, a surgeon can also perform Vitrectomy to remove infected vitreous humor gel or remove the bits of floaters in your eyes.

What is the procedure of Vitrectomy?

Vitrectomy is a severe and extensive eye surgery that requires you to rest for a few days before you can get back to your daily routine, so ensure that you follow the doctor’s suggestions and prepare accordingly.

Once you are scheduled for the surgery, you need to report to the operating room 30 minutes prior. Your doctor will walk you through the general procedures of the surgery and then administer mild anesthesia to numb the eye. Most ophthalmologists suggest getting local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia because of the risks.

As for the procedure, here's what follows:

• The surgeon starts by ensuring that the eyelids of the eye are wide open and then cut into the first layer of the eye tissue
• That is followed by cutting open the sclera through which scissors and cutters are inserted for better grip and access
• Once done, a fiber optic light is focused on the eye to get a clear view inside the eye
• Through the cuts, the surgeon removes the vitreous humor gel along with accessory tissues attached to the area
• The removed vitreous is replaced with biodegradable compounds like gas or saline solution till the eye produces its own again

The above are the basic steps of Vitrectomy. If the patient has to undergo any further surgery, the same is done after that. Once the surgeries and additional procedures are done, the surgeon removes the light and stitches back the openings.

Recovery after Vitrectomy

Since a vitrectomy involves a very delicate part of your eye, the patient must get enough rest after the surgery. Two weeks is considered ideal for complete healing. Also, follow all the post-operative instructions as suggested by your doctor. If you wonder how long it will take you to get back to your routine, the same can range between 4-6 weeks.

What is the success rate of Vitrectomy?

Patients can have 90% of their vision restored after undergoing a vitrectomy. However, the numbers are subjective and depend on the patient's general health and eye health. You might have to wait for three months to witness the final degree of clarity of your vision.

What are the side effects of Vitrectomy?

Most of the complications and side effects of Vitrectomy are temporary and can be treated with proper prescription drugs and care. Some of the common complications that you might have to look out for are:

• Blurred vision
• Pain and discomfort in the eye
• Redness and inflammation
• Mucus discharge

Some of the severe and rare complications include:

• Recurrent bleeding
• Infection
• Heightened fluid pressure in the eye

• Retinal detachment
• Cataract

Some patients might even experience anesthesia-related complications, which they need to consult their anesthetist about.