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  1. Vitrectomy: Purpose, Procedure, Risks, Recovery - WebMD

    Mar 3, 2025 · A vitrectomy is a type of eye surgery that treats problems with the retina or the fluid in the eye called the vitreous. Find out how it’s done, recovery time, risks, and more.

  2. What Is Vitrectomy? - American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Oct 1, 2024 · During vitrectomy, the ophthalmologist removes some or all of the vitreous from the middle of your eye. This vitreous is replaced with either a salt water (saline) solution or a …

  3. Vitrectomy: Definition, Details & Recovery - Cleveland Clinic

    A vitrectomy is an eye surgery that removes the vitreous fluid from your eyeball. It can be done to remove cloudy fluid or fluid with debris or to do repairs on your retina or macula.

  4. Vitrectomy Surgery: Use Cases, Procedure, Recovery, and Costs

    Jun 13, 2025 · Vitrectomy surgery is a specialized type of eye surgery that removes this gel, resolving critical issues and preserving your sight.

  5. Vitrectomy - National Eye Institute

    Dec 6, 2024 · If you have an eye condition that causes problems with your retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of your eye) or vitreous (the gel-like fluid that fills your …

  6. Vitrectomy - Wikipedia

    Vitrectomy is a surgery to remove some or all of the vitreous humor from the eye. Anterior vitrectomy entails removing small portions of the vitreous humor from the front structures of …

  7. Vitrectomy - Patients - The American Society of Retina Specialists …

    Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure undertaken by a specialist where the vitreous humor gel that fills the eye cavity is removed to provide better access to the retina.

  8. Vitrectomy - Kaiser Permanente

    Vitrectomy is a surgery to remove the vitreous gel from the middle of the eye. It may be done when there is a retinal detachment or if blood in the vitreous gel (vitreous hemorrhage) does …

  9. Understanding Vitrectomy: A Comprehensive Guide

    Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the vitreous humor, a gel-like substance that fills the eye's interior. This operation is typically performed to treat various …

  10. Vitrectomy - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    What is vitrectomy? A vitrectomy is a type of eye surgery to treat certain problems with the retina and vitreous. During the procedure, your surgeon removes the vitreous and replaces it with …