Vitrectomy

A vitrectomy is a type of eye surgery performed by a retinal specialist to remove the vitreous humor — the clear, gel-like substance that fills the inside of the eye.

It’s usually done to:

Treat retinal detachment

Remove vitreous hemorrhage (bleeding)

Repair macular holes

Address complications from diabetic retinopathy

Remove infected or cloudy vitreous (in endophthalmitis or trauma)