Medical articles of Vitrectomy

11/02/2025
Mr Jignesh Patel
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Managing coexisting epiretinal membranes and cataracts: A combined surgical approach for optimal vision restoration
Epiretinal membranes and cataracts are two common eye conditions that can significantly impact vision. When these conditions coexist, addressing them together through a combined surgical approach can provide the most effective treatment and improve visual outcomes. Mr Jignesh Patel, distinguished consultant ophthalmologist, explains why these conditions often occur together, the benefits of a combined surgical approach, and the expected recovery of such procedures.
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24/09/2024
Mr Tafadzwa Young-Zvandasara
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
An expert insight into vitreoretinal surgery
Vitreoretinal surgery refers to surgical procedures that treat conditions affecting the retina and the vitreous, which is the gel-like substance inside the eye. In severe cases, these surgeries can be critical to prevent vision loss. Here, Mr Tafadzwa Young-Zvandasara, leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon, provides an expert insight into vitreoretinal surgery, addressing common patient questions.
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02/07/2024
Mr Manzar Saeed
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Vitrectomy: A guide
Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure performed on the eye to remove the vitreous humour, a gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina. This surgery is typically recommended for patients experiencing problems in the retina or vitreous, which can significantly impact vision. If you have been advised to undergo a vitrectomy, it is essential to understand the procedure, its indications, and the recovery process. In his latest online article, Mr Manzar Saeed gives us his insights.
20/06/2024
Miss Susan Sarangapani
Ophthalmologist
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.
05/06/2024
Mr Serafeim Antonakis
Ophthalmologist
Vitrectomy: An expert guide
Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure conducted to remove the vitreous gel from the eye. By extracting the vitreous gel, the ophthalmologist can access and treat underlying retinal or vitreous issues, helping to restore or improve visual outcomes. Here, Mr Serafeim Antonakis, renowned consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon, offers an expert insight into vitrectomy surgery, addressing common patient concerns and questions.
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08/05/2024
Ms Lakshika Perera
Ophthalmologist
All about vascular occlusions and their treatment
Administration of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) medications or corticosteroids directly into the eye to reduce inflammation and promote blood vessel regression.
27/11/2023
Mr Danny Mitry
Ophthalmologist
Vitrectomy surgery: What to expect and what are the risks?
If you have retinal or vitreous problems, you may require vitrectomy, or vitreoretinal surgery. It's an operation that can treat these issues. Leading ophthalmologist Mr Danny Mitry goes into expert detail about what to expect and the risks of vitrectomy surgery in this informative article.
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21/07/2023
Mr Luke Nicholson
Ophthalmologist
Diabetic retinopathy: Understanding the management and treatment options
Diabetic retinopathy affects the eyes and is caused by long-term diabetes. If left untreated, it can lead to severe vision loss and even blindness. Leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon Mr Luke Nicholson discusses the management and treatment options available for diabetic retinopathy.
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12/06/2020
Professor James Bainbridge
Ophthalmologist
How to resolve eye floaters
Get the essential facts on eye floaters from Professor James Bainbridge, a leading ophthalmologist. These are generally quite harmless but can sometimes lead to obscured vision. Find out when eye floaters are a cause for concern and discover the treatment options that aim to resolve them.
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10/06/2020
Mr Vaughan Tanner
Ophthalmologist
Epiretinal membrane: causes, symptoms and treatment
If you're experiencing blurred, distorted, and double vision, you may be living with the eye condition epiretinal membrane. We've asked one of our top ophthalmologists Mr Vaughan Tanner to explain the causes, symptoms, risk factors and treatment of ERM.
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