Diabetes Retinitis
The space at the front of the eye between the cornea and the iris is filled with a clear fluid known as aqueous humor. The central part of the eye is also filled with a gel-like substance called vitreous humor.
A vitrectomy is a type of surgery commonly needed for diabetic patients who suffer a vitreous hemorrhage. During a vitrectomy the retinal surgeon carefully removes blood and vitreous from the eye and replaces it with clear salt solution. At the same time the surgeon may also cut strands of vitreous attached to the retina that create traction and could lead to retinal detachment or tears.
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