vitrectomy
/vɪˈtrɛktəmi/
noun
- A surgical operation to remove some or all of the vitreous humor (the clear gel inside the eye), often to treat eye problems like retinal detachment, bleeding, or infection.
- Modern vitrectomy uses tiny instruments and is often done as an outpatient procedure.
- She underwent a vitrectomy to remove blood clots from inside her eye.
- After the accident, the doctor recommended a vitrectomy to save his vision.