A sophisticated microsurgical technique in which the vitreous gel is removed from inside the eye with a small, specialized cutting device, an operating microscope to look into the eye, and microsurgical instruments. The vitreous gel is then replaced with a clear saline fluid. Vitrectomy is performed for many conditions including retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular pucker or hole, hemorrhage or infection inside the eye, and ocular trauma. Vitrectomy is usually performed under local anesthesia.
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