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Written by Top Doctors
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal surgery: what you need to know
When considering any surgical procedure, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of what it involves, especially when it concerns something as delicate as your eyes. Vitreoretinal surgery is a specialised field focusing on the treatment of conditions affecting the retina and the vitreous humour, the gel-like substance inside your eye. Miss Susan Sarangapani explores what this surgery entails and the conditions it can treat.