VITRECTOMY
The gel-like substance that fills the inside of the eye is called vitreous. In some cases, sensitive veins may cause bleeding in the vitreous. As a result of this bleeding, the vision of the eye can be completely closed. It may take a long time to remove the standing blood in the vitreous. If the blood is not drawn in the expected time, the preferred treatment method is Vitrectomy surgery.
3/2 of the human eye consists of a gel-like substance called vitreous. This substance also helps to protect the anatomical structure of the eye. The surgical techniques used in this tissue, that is, in the diseases or bleeding in the back of the eye, are called “Vitrectomy Surgery (Retina Surgery)”.
How is it performed?
Retinal Surgery method is used in cases where bleeding, inflammations, get a foreign objects in the eye, and intervention to the vitreous area are required. In this surgical operation, it may be necessary to drain the vitreous gel. During vitrectomy surgery, instead of vitreous gel, a aqueous humour gel called intraocular glandular fluid is filled.
In cases where vitrectomy surgery is necessary, if the intervention is not performed, the patient may experience problems such as permanent vision loss.
The conditions that require vitrectomy surgery are listed as follows;
- Diabetic retinopathy,
- Retinal detachment,
- Vitreous hemorrhage,
- A wrinkle in the central part of retina,
- Severe eye injury,
- A hole in the central part of retina,
- Infection inside eye,
- Certain problems after cataract surgery.
Surgery Process
Today, there are specially developed vitrectomy equipment in vitrectomy surgeries. Contact, non-contact imaging systems and laser devices are used for easy viewing of the eye under the operating microscope.
Vicrectomy is a surgical procedure that can be performed using general or local anesthesia. Retinal Surgery is performed through incisions made in the white part of the eye called the sclera. Fluid is given through one of these incisions to balance the intraocular pressure.
Recovery After Vitrectomy Surgery
Recovery time can vary between 2 and 6 weeks, depending on the type of gas given in vicrectomy surgery. Every week after the surgery, the visual field expands and the patient regains eye health.
Complications After Surgery
- Re-bleeding,
- Increased rate of cataract formation,
- Occlusion of the retinal vein,
- Blindness
- Retinal detachment
It is important for the patients to follow the recommendations of the doctors in order to avoid complications after the surgery and to progress quickly in the recovery process. At this point, the drugs given should be used correctly and the patients should avoid eye traumas.
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