Are You Prepared for Vitreoretinal Surgery?

Vitreoretinal surgery is used for a number of retinal diseases, it is only used when all

other methods have been tried with no result, helping patients reduce or slow the risk

of blindness or vision problems moving forward.

The most common diseases treated with vitreoretinal surgery include age related

macular degeneration, retinal detachment, macular holes and diabetic retinopathy.

All these diseases can be managed effective, helping patients improve their vision or

restore their vision.

An experienced and qualified eye surgeon will use a number of specialist techniques

during the surgery to treat a variety of conditions. If you have been told that you need

this surgery, then it’s advisable to find out as much as you can about the treatment

and post-surgery treatment before making a final decision on how to proceed.

The eye surgeon may recommend this method of treatment if they feel it can aid

your vision, if it can slow the progression of an eye disease or if they feel it can

reduce the risk of blindness moving forward. Eye surgery is not something that

should be taken lightly, you should ask questions, find out as much as possible and

then weigh up your options to identify if this is the best method for you now and

moving forward.

The good news is that vitreoretinal surgery is usually conducted as a day case

surgery. This means you arrive in the morning, where you are prepared for surgery.

The surgery takes place and then once the team feel you are ready, you can go

home.

It is imperative after a surgery of this nature, that you have someone that can be with

you for at least twenty four hours after the procedure, ensuring that you are alright

and assisting you were necessary.

Another thing you will be pleased to note about vitreoretinal surgery is that it is

relatively painless. You won’t feel anything during the procedure as you are given a

local anaesthetic, while you are awake, you will only feel pressure in the eye. It is

common after the surgery to feel some minor pain, such as bruising, but this can

easily be managed with over the counter pain killers.

Your eye surgeon will give you very strict instructions for your post-surgery recovery.

You will need to take a few days off work, just time to rest and recover. Your sight

should start improving within days. There are some set rules your surgeon may give

you, such as sitting with your head in a certain position for the first twenty four hours

or more, enabling your eye to recover faster.

It is imperative when it comes to any surgery which involves your eyes that you find

a surgeon you feel comfortable with. With vitreoretinal surgery, you want to find an

ophthalmologist with years of knowledge and experience, someone highly qualified

to conduct the surgery and provide you with complete peace of mind.

Meet with the surgeon in person before the surgery, giving them time to explain the

procedure and ensure you understand the process in detail before going ahead.

Ensure you feel comfortable with them and don’t be shy to ask questions. You have

a right to know who is going to be cutting into your eyes, so ask about their

qualifications and affiliations, and ensure you put your own mind at ease before

agreeing to anything.

On the day of surgery, follow the pre-surgery requirements to the letter. This may be

you shouldn’t eat or drink after a certain time or you should withhold medications you

would normally take on a daily basis. These are in place to ensure the best results

during your vitreoretinal surgery procedure.

About Us: Mahi Muqit is a leading consultant ophthalmologist, cataract and

vitreoretinal surgeon at two private clinics in London, United Kingdom. He provides

patients with superior service and support with a range of surgical procedures to

meet their eye sight requirements. He has built up a solid reputation for his eye

services in the London area as an expert eye doctor and surgeon offering surgical

retina, medical retina and complex cataract surgery. He also offers surgery to

patients suffering from diabetic retinopathy. Mahi Muqit is a member of the Royal

College of Ophthalmologists, a member of the British and Eire Association of

Vitreoretinal Surgeons and the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive

Surgeons. To find out more, visit http://www.retinasurgeon.uk.com.