Definition of vitrectomy in English:
vitrectomy
noun vɪˈtrɛktəmivəˈtrektəmē
mass nounThe surgical operation of removing the vitreous humour from the eyeball.
vitrectomy may be indicated in cases of retinal detachment
count noun my left eye had haemorrhaged, I would need immediate laser treatments and a possible vitrectomy
Example sentencesExamples
- Endophthalmitis is an acute emergency necessitating an urgent referral for intraocular injection of antibiotics, occasionally combined with vitrectomy surgery.
- A vitrectomy may be done to remove the shrunken vitreous gel that is pulling on the retina.
- Within two years of retinal surgery and vitrectomy, patients develop cataracts at a rate approaching 100%.
- Currently, laser surgery and a procedure called a vitrectomy are highly effective in treating diabetic retinopathy.
- Instead of laser surgery, some patients may require an eye operation called a vitrectomy to restore some mobile vision.
- Tractional retinal detachment can be managed by vitrectomy.
- During a vitrectomy, the doctor makes a tiny incision in the sclera (white of the eye).