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Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure undertaken by a specialist where the vitreous humor gel that fills the eye cavity is removed to provide better access to the retina. This allows for a variety of repairs, including the removal of scar tissue, laser repair of retinal detachments and treatment of macular holes.

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one to two hours
1-2weeks
infection, bleeding, poor visionglaucoma, when pressure builds up within your eye. Another possible risk after vitrectomy is getting a cataract in that eye. This is especially likely to happen in people over age 50 who have vitrectomy. If you already had cataract surgery with a lens implant, vitrectomy will not harm your implanted lens. Vitrectomy surgery often improves vision or keeps it from getting worse.
In general, activities like driving, reading, and exercise will need to be avoided for a few days after the procedure. Some people will be required to lay face down for a period of time to help their eye heal properly. Often, eye drops will be prescribed to help prevent infection and to reduce inflammation.

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