Like any other type of surgical procedure, you may experience some side effects after the treatment. These may include blurry vision, increased sensitivity to light, and even some discomfort.
Vitrectomy
This refers to a surgical procedure of the vitreous gel (jelly-like substance) that occupies the center of the eye.
In this kind of treatment, the ophthalmologist takes out the vitreous gel and blood from leaking vessels and replaces it with a balanced saline solution. This enables light rays to maintain focus on the retina once more. The ophthalmologist may also remove scar tissue from the retina if there is any.
Eye Injections
Certain drugs known as vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors are injected into the eye to treat macular edema. They also help slow down the growth of abnormal retinal vessels and the reduction of fluid buildup.
Moreover, eye doctors would need some topical anesthesia to inject these kinds of drugs. You may experience mild discomfort like burning, tearing, or pain 24 hours after the injection. Some possible side effects also include an increase in eye pressure and infection.
On the flip side, you may need to get these injections again after some time. In some cases, the medication is combined with photocoagulation.
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