Definitions for "Vitrectomy"
Keywords:  vitreous, jelly, gel, eyeball, retinal
this surgical procedure, used to repair a detached retina, involves removing some of the jelly-like substance that fills the eye (the vitreous humor), so the surgeon can reach and reposition the detached portion of the retina.
an operation carried out when laser treatment has been unsuccessful or is not possible, due to haemorrhage or retinal detachment.
Surgical procedure for replacing the contents of the vitreous chamber of the eye.