Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My eye has complications (etc infections) after a vitrectomy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Infection: An infection is a serious risk with a vitrectomy. It needs to be treated aggressively to prevent further problems such as vision loss.
Answered 3/13/2020
4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have developed very severe eye floaters and can no longer work and rarely go outdoors. Should I consider a vitrectomy? It's been over a year now.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the risks of having a vitrectomy to remove eye floaters?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What precautionary measures/care must be taken of an eye after vitrectomy? For example, keeping the head bowed for x hours...
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can I still rub my eyes hard even after I am fully recovered from vitrectomy and scleral buckle? Also does a scleral buckle have to ever be replaced? Thanks?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How much time does scar tissue on the eye take to heal after a vitrectomy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What are the complications associated with vitrectomy eye surgery?
What is recovery time after a "vitrectomy" for eye?
How long before sight returns after catarct and vitrectomy operation on an eye?
Would it be okay for my dad to have another pvr eye surgery after vitrectomy?
Eye floaters are ruining my academic life, is it recommended that i get a vitrectomy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
