Retinal, vitreous and macula surgery
Retinal surgery encompasses all operations intended to treat diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. The two main surgical techniques are vitrectomy and cryoindentation. They are performed by retinologists, the name given to ophthalmologists specializing in the retina.
Treated retinal diseases
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The epiretinal membrane
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Retinal detachment
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The macular hole
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Vitreous hemorrhage
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Implant changes and dislocations.
Surgical techniques
Vitrectomy
Cryoindentation
Medical treatments
Intravitreal injections
The Argon laser of the retina
Who performs retinal surgeries?
Retinal surgeries are performed by specialist surgeons called retinologists. They have dedicated their medical and technical training to performing these complex operations.
Risks and complications of retinal surgery
Retinal surgeries are complex and sometimes subject to abnormal healing processes that your surgeon must manage. The main complications are:
Retinal detachment (or its recurrence).
The pucker is called secondary epiretinal membrane.
Endophthalmitis – A serious infection of the eye.
Vitreous hemorrhage.
Ocular hypertension.
Usual suites
Vitrectomy surgery can accelerate the development of cataracts if you haven't already had the procedure. Cataract surgery will then need to be performed at a later date.
Cryoindentation, on the other hand, slightly increases the size of the eye, increasing your myopia.
In both situations, these are not complications but logical consequences of the surgical technique used.