Vitrectomy Surgery

Vitrectomy is a type of eye surgery that treats disorders of the retina (the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye) and the vitreous (the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye. During vitrectomy, the vitreous is removed and usually replace by a saltwater solution. Vitrectomy surgery often improves or stabilizes vision by removing any blood or debris (from infection or inflammation) that may be blocking or blurring light as it focuses on the retina.