Pneumoretinopexy is a surgical technique
in which a tiny bubble of an inert (that is, not chemically reactive)
gas is injected into the eyeball
to press and seal breaks in the retina.
A subsequent stage in the same operation might involve a laser beam or
cryoretinoexy to permanently seal parts of the retina that had previously
been torn or detached.
Patients can generally obtain information about this, and other procedures,
from their ophthalmologist (ophthalmic surgeon).
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. |
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