A Vitrectomy is an ophthalmic procedure
to remove (all or part of) the vitreous
humour of the eye.
A Vitrectomy may be necessary as part of surgical procedures
to treat problems at the back of the eye. Situations in which a vitrectomy
may be appropriate include
among other conditions of the eye.
This section includes short definitions of clinical and surgical procedures
concerning the eyes and human visual system. For definitions of other
terms in this category, choose from the list to the left. Other related
pages include the diagram
of the eye, and definitions
of parts of the eye, a description
of the human retina, and the section about disorders
of the eye and visual system. |
