Any complications from a vitrectomy?

Vitrectomy risks: Vitrectomy is generally safe but risks include bleeding, retinal tear/break/ detachment, infection, cataract, increased or low intraocular pressure, pain, and glaucoma.

Discuss w/ Retina MD: The most common complication from a vitrectomy is progression of cataract. At your age of 40, that may not be a major factor. Other risks that occur less than 5% of the time are retinal detachment, and bleeding. Post-operative infections from vitrectomies are rare. Depending on what the underlying condition is that you have, there may be a risk of disease progression and need for further surgery.