How is the vitrectomy performed?;

The vitrectomy (vitrectomy) procedure involves the removal of the vitreous body through small incisions from the inside of the eye.

The instruments used inside the eye are the vitreotome, the intraocular light and the injection cannula. These incisions are made in the sclera (white part of the eye) (Figure 1).

Figure 1 Vitrectomy

Depending on the condition, the surgeon also performs various intraocular manipulations such as the use of a laser in addition to the removal of the vitreous. A typical example is retinal detachment, where in addition to removing the vitreous, the retina needs to be reattached.

During the operation, the vitreous that is removed from the eye is replaced by a specially made fluid, similar to blood serum (BSS) or gas or silicone, so that after the operation the eye can function normally without the vitreous.

At the end of the operation, the incisions are usually closed by themselves or, if necessary, small absorbable sutures are placed.