vitrectomy
Retinal repair procedure
Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the vitreous gel from inside the eye.
The vitreous is the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina.
Surgeons perform vitrectomies to treat retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, and other conditions where the vitreous obstructs vision or pulls on the retina.
Flat zone behind iris
- microincisionMinute surgical cut
- trocarPointed drainage puncture tool
- cannulaThin medical insertion tube
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
Light-sensing tissue layer
- maculaRetinal region for acuity
- scleraEyeball's outer membrane
- pars planaFlat zone behind iris
- foveaRetinal depression for acuity
optic nerve · choroid · lens
Photoreceptor layer separates from eye
- floatersVisual field debris
- retinal tearSplit in eye's innermost layer
- uveitisUveal layer inflammation
Eye disease physician
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- surgical teamMedical professionals performing operations
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
- outpatient surgeryProcedure without overnight admission
Magnified procedures on minute structures
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- magnificationDegree of visual enlargement
visualization · meticulous · bimanual · forceps · scissors
Restoration of health
- restCessation of activity
- postoperative careTreatment following surgical procedures
- follow-upSubsequent action on something
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
pars plana
Flat zone behind iris
- microincisionMinute surgical cut
- trocarPointed drainage puncture tool
- cannulaThin medical insertion tube
infusion · gas bubble · silicone oil · scleral buckle · tamponade
retina
Light-sensing tissue layer
- maculaRetinal region for acuity
- scleraEyeball's outer membrane
- pars planaFlat zone behind iris
fovea · optic nerve · choroid · lens
retinal detachment
Photoreceptor layer separates from eye
- floatersVisual field debris
- retinal tearSplit in eye's innermost layer
- uveitisUveal layer inflammation
ophthalmologist
Eye disease physician
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- surgical teamMedical professionals performing operations
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
microsurgery
Magnified procedures on minute structures
magnification · visualization · meticulous · bimanual · forceps · scissors
healing
Restoration of health
- restCessation of activity
- postoperative careTreatment following surgical procedures
- follow-upSubsequent action on something
- visionsharp, eye, visual perception, sight, eyes
- eye careeye doctor, optometrist, ophthalmologist, eye exam, glasses
- surgical removalsexcision, removal, tumor excision, resection, mastectomy
- retinal medicineretinal detachment, macular degeneration, AMD, macula, fovea
- eye surgeryLASIK, cataract surgery, PRK, corneal transplant, retinal surgery
- eye problemsblindness, cataracts, glaucoma, blurred vision, eye irritation