Step by Step: Vitrectomy

Covers all aspects of vitreoretinal surgery, from anatomy of the interior eye, the presurgery examination of the patient, complementary tests, passing through an exhaustive analysis of instrumentation and its different uses to the treatment of commonly-faced problems, such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment with or without PVR and macula disease. Photographs and footage of surgery will be of great practical use to the surgeon who wishes to analyze and improve on given surgical steps or procedures. A new technique 27 gauge vitrectomy is described. 23, 25 and 27 gauge instruments and the new illumination systems that allow the surgeon to work more safely inside the ocular globe fulfilling the prerequisite of good vision needed for good vitrectomy. Besides these, chapters dealing with new drugs, such as antiangiogenic compounds, sustained-release agents and current trends in enzymatic vitrectomy are also described.