Vitrectomy
A vitrectomy is an ophthalmic procedure to remove all or part of the vitreous humour of the eye.
A vitrectomy may be necessary as part of surgical procedures to treat problems at the back of the eye.
Situations in which a vitrectomy may be appropriate include:
- Detached retina,
- Diabetic retinopathy, and
- Vitreous floaters.
among other conditions and disorders of the eye.
More about Ophthalmology:
This section includes short definitions
of many diseases, disorders, and conditions of the eyes and visual system.
For definitions of other terms in this category, choose from the list
to the left (but note that this is not a complete/exhaustive list).
Other related pages include
- A diagram of the eye
- Definitions and descriptions of the parts of the eye
- A concise description of the human retina
- Definitions of parts of the retina
- Diseases and disorders of the human eye and the human visual system
For further information see also our pages of books about ophthalmology.
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