vitrectomy
Surgery to Remove Vitreous Gel
Plain-language definition
Surgery that removes the vitreous gel from inside the eye, used to repair retinal detachment, macular holes, vitreous hemorrhage, and other retinal problems.
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Where this term comes up
“Buckle surgery is often combined with vitrectomy for complex cases and is sometimes performed alone for selected primary detachments.”
Treatment · Scleral Buckle Surgery
“Vitrectomy with membrane peel is performed for visually significant cases”
Condition · Epiretinal Membrane
“Surgical repair: pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckle, or vitrectomy”
Symptom · Photopsia (Flashes of Light)
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Treatment terms describe procedures, surgeries, devices, or treatment strategies used to manage eye and vision conditions.
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