Thanks to this substance inside the eye, the eye can remain as an anatomical whole. In some retina diseases, surgery can be performed by removing this jelly-like substance. Emptying the vitreous allows the vitreoretinal surgeon to access the retina and the pathologies occurring in it. This emptied substance is replaced by intraocular fluid (humoracosis). Vitrectomy is generally performed in cases of vitreous and some retina diseases, that is, when the pupil and the part behind the lens are affected. These are performed in diseases such as macular hole, bleeding due to diabetes, complications of cataract surgery, and vitreous clouding due to uveitis.
THE EYE REPRODUCES FLUID OVER TIME
At the end of the surgery, liquid, air, gas or silicone is injected into the eye. The fluid produced by the eye itself replaces the substance left in the eye over time. This is 1 week for air and 2-8 weeks for gas. Silicone does not disappear inside the eye and requires a second surgery to be removed. If the patient has a cataract in the eye and it prevents the view of the back of the eye, cataract surgery is definitely required in the same session.
QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ASKED TO THE DOCTOR ABOUT AFTER THE SURGERY
Water should not touch the eye for a week and only from the neck down while taking a shower. should be washed. The eyes should never be touched or wiped. Medications prescribed after the operation should be used in a disciplined manner according to the prescription. A slight stinging and burning is normal for 1-2 weeks after the operation. However, in case of severe pain, a doctor should be consulted. Head position is important after the operation and should be learned by asking the doctor how to lie down and for how long and stay in the prescribed position. If gas is injected into the eye as a result of the operation, it is normal for vision to be poor. It is possible to feel a black darkness in front of the eye.
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