Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat specific disorders of the retina and vitreous humor in the eye, including those in individuals with diabetes. The surgery involves removing blood or debris that may be blocking the path of light to the retina, typically caused by infection or inflammation. In some cases, the surgeon may also choose to drain and replace the vitreous humor, which is a clear gel-like substance in the middle of the eye, with a saline solution. Additionally it may also used to repaire detached retina and to do eudo laser and , if there is a cloudy lens (cataract), it may be replaced with an artificial lens during the procedure.

Pre-Operative Preparation

• Duration of preoperative examinations and tests: half a day
• Preparation time for surgery until discharge: variable, depending on the patient’s condition, ranging from one to three hours
• Duration of surgery: variable, depending on the patient’s condition, ranging from 20 minutes to several hours
• Time to return to normal life: typically one week to one month