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Vitrectomy

A vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous gel in the middle of the eye. This procedure is performed for many reasons, including repair of a retinal detachment.

How does it work?

A vitrectomy allows surgeons to gain access to the retina. With a retinal detachment, a vitrectomy allows the surgeon to perform additional procedures like intraocular laser therapy or the placement of a gas bubble in order to reattach the retina.

The procedure

This procedure will be performed by an OCLI retinal specialist with years of training and experience.

During a vitrectomy, your OCLI surgeon will insert small instruments into the eye through small incisions in the sclera. These instruments will be used to cut through parts of the vitreous gel and then suction it out. After this, your surgeon will be able to properly repair the retina.

Once the repair is complete, your surgeon will fill the vitreous cavity with a gas bubble. This helps to keep the retina in place while it heals. Over time, the gas bubble is absorbed and the eye’s natural fluids will take its place.

A vitrectomy is usually performed on an outpatient basis. The surgery will last around 45-90 minutes, and can usually be performed under local or general anesthesia.

Other reasons for vitrectomy

  • Repairing macular holes
  • Repairing macular puckers
  • Restore vision loss caused by vitreous hemorrhage (bleeding), which does not clear on its own
  • Treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, which can cause scar tissue formation and tractional detachment of the retina

If you are experiencing the symptoms of a retinal detachment, be sure to contact OCLI immediately! Call us today at 1-866-SEE-OCLI or request an appointment online.

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The practices of OCLI Vision offer eye care services at locations throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and specialize in primary vision care, LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and other services for patients in the Northeast. These locations include practice locations of OCLI Vision as well as the practice locations of other vision services providers and ambulatory surgery centers supported by the administrative services of Spectrum Vision Partners. Each location is identified by the vision service provider or company operating at the location.

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