Im examination the little Vitrectomy operation subsequent week as partial of my precision as well as wondering what just it is? Ive listened it is perfomed in the dark, because is this? My clergyman pronounced it had something to do with the hole in the eye? Ive googled it though the the bit confusing. Any simple answers would be the good help. Thanks for your help!
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Indiana Jones
December 4th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
you should find this helpful and not too confusing.
the "hole" in the eye your teacher is talking about is called a retial detachment.
here is a great link to learn about it:
http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/retinal-detachment-topic-overview
a vitrectomy is a type of surgery used to fix a retinal detachment. here are all the details about the procedure:
http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/vitrectomy#tf1467
CaptainHook
December 4th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
A vitrectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the clear jelly-like fluid that is located inside our eye, in many cases only a small amount of the fluid is removed whilst for others more fluid is removed depending on the reason why the fluid is accessed in the first instance. This fluid gives the eye its shape and appearance however in many instances the fluid must be reduced or removed for a number of reasons.
This type of surgery is only carried to by very experienced surgeons who specialise in surgery of the eyes.
A vitrectomy may be performed as a secondary procedure to another type of surgery but can be performed alone as an independent procedure.
Hope that helps.
The operation involves making several very tiny incisions using highly specialised instruments and the use of a microscope. The incisions are made in the sclera which is the white part of the eye. The jelly-like substance is loosened away from the inside of the eye and is gently sucked away. The fluid can be replaced using either a combination of specially formulated oils or by using a gas bubble that is naturally absorbed over a period of time, however the fluid is not necessary nor a part of the eyes function and is not particularly essential.
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