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My friend was told she needs to get a vitrectomy. what is it?
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Removal...: Of vitreous, the gel of the eye. A pretty standard operation today.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Microsurgery: A vitrectomy operation is a microsurgical procedure performed under a microscope in which the retinal surgeon removes vitreous gel from the back of the eye. A tiny cutting instrument is used as well as a fiberoptic light. . A variety of other instruments, such as a laser may be used, depending on the circumstances. The operation is usually performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient.
Answered 1/1/2015
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