ABOUT Vitrectomy Surgery Procedure - Maximed Turkey
What Is A Vitrectomy?
The vitrectomy procedure is used to remove vitreous
gel. The vitreous gel is the clear substance that fills the space between your
retina and the lens in your eye, helping maintain vision by giving your retina
substance to support it.
The issue with the vitreous gel is that it can shrink
or liquefy, which can lead to a host of different problems for patients who are
affected by it.
If you notice any of these symptoms after an eye injury
or head trauma, you might be experiencing liquefaction: flashes of light,
floaters in your field of vision, blurring in one part of your eyesight only
(e.g., only while reading).
Who Is Eligible For Vitrectomy?
Some of the most common indications for vitrectomy are:
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Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR)
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Vitreous hemorrhage (VH)
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Acute retinal detachments (RDAs)
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Traumatic RDAs due to open globe injuries
requiring peripheral retinal tears or tractional RDAs with tractional forces
that may result in scleral perforation or full-thickness macular hole (MH).
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RDAs resulting in endophotocoagulation,
especially when combined with traumatic RDAs.
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Traumatic RDAs due to penetrating injuries.
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Traumatic RDAs with macular tractional forces
may result in a retinal break or macular hole formation.
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Traumatic RDAs secondary to open globe injury
with retinal tears.
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Large fibrovascular proliferation (e.g., PVR due
to rubeosis iris, idiopathic PVR) which may lead to increased risk for
postoperative complications including vitreous hemorrhage, MH, or other retinal
breaks or breaks in the retina-RPE adhesion zone requiring
reoperation/endophotocoagulation.
How Long Does A Vitrectomy Procedure Take?
It takes 2 hours or so to complete a vitrectomy
surgery. After your surgery, your doctor will give you general anesthesia and
then make cuts in your eye to access it.
He'll manage any bleeding from your cuts and then use
instruments to go into your eye and remove pieces of the gel that's causing
problems. After your surgery, the doctor will sew the cuts in your eye closed
to help speed up healing.
What Happens After A Vitrectomy Procedure?
Nystagmus is a common postoperative complication that
can happen to patients following vitrectomy for diabetic macular edema.
Nystagmus is often defined as a rapid, involuntary, oscillating movement of the
eyes, which can lead to visual disturbance and even cause amblyopia if it
becomes severe enough while the patient is trying to read or while looking at
objects in everyday life.
This condition occurs when both eyes fail to track
correctly while looking at an object and eyes move in synchrony and abnormally
(i.e. the eyes are moving in opposite directions). Nystagmus is usually caused
by an injury to either the retina or optic nerve.
Nystagmus after a vitrectomy procedure can be treated
with medication, but many patients find that they do not respond well to
treatment.
If you are suffering from Nystagmus after a vitrectomy
procedure, it may be necessary to undergo surgery. Two types of surgeries can
help with this condition: correcting the problem with the nystagmus and/or
surgically removing or shrinking the area of vision that is affected.
Frequently Asked Questions on Vitrectomy
Is There Any Way Around The High Costs Of Vitrectomies?
There are a few options, no matter how much money you
have. The first option is to do without completely, but that's not healthy in
the long run.
That being said, if you have no choice but to reduce
your vision for financial reasons, then many non-price-related alternatives
still allow you to see clearly.
What Are The Risks Of Having This Type Of Surgery Done?
Due to the nature of this surgery, there are risks
involved with it. These risks include postoperative bleeding or bleeding
underneath one's skin after the surgery.
Also, there is a risk of transferring blood-borne
diseases such as HIV. Other risks include complications in the eye and the
hospital. Finally, there is a risk of developing glaucoma following surgery.
Is It Safe To Undergo Vitrectomy Surgery Before Insurance Authorization?
No; it is never recommended to undergo any type of
surgery before insurance authorization unless it is an emergency. This is
because the patient would still be responsible for the medical expenses even if
he did not have insurance coverage.
