Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is a surgical technique originally introduced by Robert Machemer. The pars plana approach to the vitreous cavity allows access to the posterior segment to treat many vitreoretinal diseases. This procedure requires a great deal of technical skill and knowledge to ensure good outcomes.
Trabeculectomy is a type of glaucoma surgery performed on the eye that creates a new pathway for fluid inside the eye to be drained. This is an outpatient procedure performed in the operating room.
A dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is a surgery that creates a new path for tears to drain between your eyes and your nose.
Silicone oil removal (SOR) is commonly performed during the postoperative course. One of the major complication of SOR is retinal re-detachment (reRD), the rate of which varies across literature from 5% to up to one third of all eyes undergoing SOR.
Cryotherapy or cryopexy is a means of freezing the retina where a retinal tear has occurred. It is a procedure that uses intense cold to induce a retinal scar around the tear. The scar acts as a kind of glue to heal the tear in the retina. It then takes around 10 to 14 days to heal.
Retina surgery encompasses a wide range of procedures aimed at treating various conditions affecting the retina. The latest advancement in this field is the Alcon Constellation Vision System, which enhances the precision and effectiveness of retina surgeries. This system is used to perform surgeries such as retinal detachment repair, vitrectomy, and other complex retinal procedures, ultimately improving the chances of preserving or restoring vision for patients.
Cataract surgery involves replacing the cloudy lens inside your eye with an artificial one. It has a high success rate in improving your eyesight. It can take 2 to 6 weeks to fully recover from cataract surgery.
The main indication for dacryocystectomy (DCT) is excision of lacrimal sac tumors. DCT may be considered less invasive than dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) because lacrimal bone and nasal mucosa are not violated.
As mentioned previously, Yag PI's full form is Yag Peripheral Iridotomy. This laser makes a new opening or hole in the iris to allow the aqueous fluid to move more easily to the drainage site. The iris is the coloured part of the eye.
