Vitrectomy Complex, including Peel

A vitrectomy is considered as a low-risk procedure with an excessive chance of fulfillment can deal with many types of eye conditions.

It will take approx. 2 to 4 weeks to recover. However, it may take a little longer for your vision to fully return to normal.

It is possible to experience such floaters after the surgery.

This varies according to the patient’s condition and demand. Vitrectomy operation is mostly performed by injecting an anesthetic into the eye, which is a method called retro. However, it is also performed under general anesthesia upon the request of the patient.

Retinal surgery is usually painless and performed while you remain awake and comfortable. Advances in technology have decreased the length of surgery making outpatient eye surgery possible. Before the procedure begins, you will be given anesthetic eye drops that numb the eyes.

A vitrectomy can take anywhere from one to several hours, relying on what situation you’re treating. It can be just one in a sequence of procedures to restore a problem.

Face down/ eyes down posturing is only recommended for waking hours, not whilst you’re sleeping. Usually, sleeping on either side or on your front is recommended, however sleeping on your back should be avoided as that would make the bubble move away from the macular hole.

The most commonly used gases are sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) or perfluoropropane (C3F8) and also, majority of operative techniques require temporary intraocular gas injection.