VITREORETINAL SURGERY
VITRECTOMY: A surgery in which the vitreous is removed to gain access to the retina or to treat hemorrhages in the vitreous. This procedure is often necessary for conditions such as retinal detachments or diabetic retinal complications.
FUNCTION: Treatment of retinal diseases and restoration of vision.
PROCEDURE: Removal of the vitreous to treat the retina.
HEALING: Healing takes several weeks, and vision may gradually improve.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Patients with retinal diseases or vitreous complications.
FACE VITRECTOMY: A combined surgery to remove the cataract and the vitreous simultaneously. This method is particularly beneficial for patients suffering from both cataracts and retinal diseases.
FUNCTION: Treatment of cataracts and retinal diseases in one procedure.
PROCEDURE: Combining cataract removal and vitrectomy in one operation.
HEALING: Healing typically takes a few weeks, and vision gradually improves.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Patients with concurrent cataracts and retinal disease.