
What is Vitrectomy?
Vitrectomy is a type of surgery in which the vitreous fluid is removed from within the eye. The vitreous sits right in the middle of the eye, and its…
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Vitrectomy is the surgical operation in which the vitreous gel filling the back of the eye is cleared. It is performed for conditions such as bleeding inside the eye, diabetes-related membrane formation and retinal detachment.
Operation Duration
30 minutes to 2 hours.
Recovery Time
Back to daily life in a few days, full recovery in 2-4 weeks; if gas was placed, it can take a few months for vision to settle
Anaesthesia Type
Local or General Anesthesia

Vitrectomy surgery is a surgical operation for diseases occurring in the back of the eye. Bleeding may occur in the eye for a number of reasons. At the same time, membrane formation may occur in the eye due to diabetes. Vitrectomy surgery is needed both to clear the blood from the eye and to peel the membranes formed in the eye.
In addition to these, if there is detachment in the eye, the retina is reattached and the torn areas are treated with laser. The gel called vitreous in the inner structure of the eye is cleaned with this surgery.
Vitrectomy surgery can be performed for many diseases affecting the vitreous and retina in the eye. Vitrectomy surgery may be decided to be performed for the following diseases:
Vitrectomy surgery can be performed to eliminate the above-mentioned disorders. This surgery may also be necessary for some patients with age-related macular degeneration. When the diseases occurring in the retinal region of the eye are left untreated and left alone, the ability to see gradually decreases after a while. This leads to a serious decrease in visual performance and vision loss may be permanent. The biggest reason why vitrectomy surgery is recommended is to improve the quality of life by increasing the visual performance of people. This surgical operation may require a different process for each eye. Some patients may require more than one surgery.
Local anaesthesia is applied for people who will undergo vitrectomy surgery. Therefore, there are some points that patients should pay attention before the operation. Patients taking blood thinners should not stop them on their own; the doctor decides when the medication should be paused. In addition, diabetics and blood pressure patients should take their medications without interruption, which is an important issue emphasised by the doctor.
For vitrectomy surgery, people must first undergo certain measurements. It is important to undergo some controls such as ECG and blood pressure. In addition, the patient is given drops several times before the operation to enlarge the pupil. The operation takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on the case. However, the detail of the procedure and the type of the disease are effective on the duration. Local anaesthesia is applied to the patient during vitrectomy surgery, but general anaesthesia can also be applied for pediatric patients and rare cases. During the operation, three small openings are made in the white part of the eye called the sclera.
The operation is started by entering the eye with a cutting probe or laser from these areas. Anaesthetising the eye before the procedure allows the patient not to feel anything. The procedures are performed according to the type of disease. The membranes on the retina are peeled or cleaned.
At the end of vitrectomy surgery, it may be necessary to use a tamponade material instead of the vitreous gel that is cleaned from the inside of the eye. These materials can be silicone oil, air or gas. If silicone oil is given to the eye, this substance is usually removed in a second operation after a few months; the surgeon decides the timing according to the eye. If SF6 gas is administered, the vision of the person may decrease on the first day after the operation is completed, but the gas is gradually absorbed and vision slowly improves; it can take a few months for vision to settle. After the operation is completed, the eye is bandaged and closed. After the operation is completed, the patient can return home the same day. However, he/she must be examined the next day. The eye is opened and measurements are taken and the drops given by the doctor are started to be used. Failure to treat retinal diseases on time may cause people to completely lose their vision in the future. Sudden flashes of light, a marked increase in floaters or a shadow spreading over your vision like a curtain can be signs of a retinal tear; if this happens, see an eye doctor without delay.
Vitrectomy is performed to protect sight in serious retinal conditions, and with modern techniques its success rate is high. The risks are unlikely, and most can be treated:
Vitrectomy surgery prices vary depending on the underlying cause, the special examination and detailed measurements to be performed on your eye depending on the operation to be performed. The treatment plan to be created by our specialist ophthalmologist depending on the detailed examination results may vary from person to person.
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