What is Vitrectomy?
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Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous gel from the inside of the eye which may be done to treat a retinal detachment or vitreous hemorrhage (bleeding within the eye).
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How do members experience Vitrectomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retina detachment | 4 | 2 | |
| Eye floaters | 1 | 0 | |
| Eye pain | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Cataracts | 1 | |
| Epiretinal membrane | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
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