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What is the vitreous?
The vitreous is a jelly like substance and it fills the central cavity of the eye. The vitreous is attached to the retina. It is most strongly attached in the back part of the eye to the optic nerve, the macula and the large retinal blood vessels.
Why are retinal or vitreous surgery necessary?
Retinal and vitreous surgery address problems such as Retinal Detachment and Intraocular Infection (see below). Retinal and vitreous problems can cause severe loss of vision or even blindness. In some cases, surgery may be beneficial and - if done at the right time - might prevent severe loss of vision. Most serious retinal problems that require surgery are caused by problems with the vitreous.
Common Diseases:
Common Diseases of retina and vitreous which require surgeries
are:-
1. Retinal Detachment.
2. Prolifrative diabetic retinopathy.
3. Vitreous hemorrhages
Instruments and Procedures:
The instruments used are Alcon vitrectomy machine, Irides Endolaser,
Endo diathery.
Procedures which are used are:
a. Three Port Vitrectomy.
b. Endo Lasering.
c. Endo Diathermy.
d. Fluind gas exchange and expanding gases.
e. External procedures like Buckling, Encircle prcedures.
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