Retina and Vitreous
Vitrectomy.
The gel inside the eye is removed so the surgeon can work directly on the retina — to repair a detachment, close a hole, or clear blood that will not settle.
At a glance
- In theatre
- 45–90 minutes
- Anaesthetic
- Local or general
- Stay
- Day-stay
- Gas absorbs
- 2–8 weeks
- Flying
- Not until gas has gone
- Price
- from $6,800
You may be a candidate if
- Retinal detachment
- Macular hole or pucker affecting central vision
- Vitreous haemorrhage that has not cleared
- Floaters severe enough to disable reading
Step by step
- 01
Assessment
A full examination with the surgeon who will operate, including scans and measurements. You leave with a written plan and a fixed quote.
- 02
Anaesthetic
Local with sedation, or general.
- 03
The procedure
Three tiny ports are used to remove the gel and treat the retina. A gas bubble or oil may be left in place.
- 04
Posturing
If gas is used you may need to hold a specific head position for several days. This is not optional — it is what holds the repair.
Recovery
- Vision is very poor while a gas bubble is present, then clears as it absorbs
- No flying while gas remains in the eye — it can expand dangerously
- Drops for four to six weeks
- Recovery of vision takes weeks to months
Also in retina and vitreous
- from $980
Diabetic Retinopathy & Retinal Vein Occlusion
Treatment for the retinal damage caused by diabetes or a blocked retinal vein — usually injections into the eye, sometimes laser, aimed at stopping leakage and new vessel growth.
- from $980
AMD Treatment (Macular Degeneration)
Injections that block the abnormal vessel growth of wet macular degeneration. Started early they often hold central vision; started late they can only limit further loss.
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