Vitrectomy in Iran

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Vitrectomy in Iran (per eye):

Description

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Description

Vitreous is a gel-like substance filling the space between lens and retina. It consists of approximately 70% of the eye and is made of 99% water. Vitreous has a protective role in the eye. It is also attached to the retina with fine fibers and keeps it in place by putting pressure on it.

After the age of 45, the vitreous starts to lose its gelling qualities which translate to shrinkage and floating of protein strings. The shrinkage may lead to retinal detachment and tear and the floaters disrupt the vision.

Also, the blood vessels in the retina may rupture and cause vitreous hemorrhage.

If these conditions become severe, the vitreous will be removed, damaged areas will be repaired, and the cavity will be filled with silicone oil or gas to provide the pressure. This procedure is called a vitrectomy. Trauma and eye infection are the other causes that can lead to vitrectomy.
Procedures

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Procedures

Usually, vitrectomy is performed according to these steps:

1. anesthetic drops are put in the eye or it gets numbed and the eye is dilated.

2. The eyelids are kept open using an eyelid speculum.

3. A small incision is made on the sclera (white part of the eye) at the width of 0.5 mm to access the vitreous through pars plana.

4. A microscope and fiber-optic light are inserted to the eye through the incision.

5. The vitreous is cut to pieces using vitrector and the broken part is suctioned out of the eye.

6. Depending on the cause, one of this procedure is performed in this step:

• The scar tissue on the retina is peeled using forceps and cutters.

• The retina is flattened and endolaser is used around retinal breaks to close the tears, injuries, and holes.

• The infected, bloody and cloudy tissue is drained using a silicone needle.

• Endolaser is used to treat the ruptured and abnormal vessels and removing blood clots.

7. the cavity is filled with silicone oil, gas or saline solution.

8. The incision site is healed on its own without the need to be sutured.
Patient Eligibility

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Patient Eligibility

Vitrectomy is recommended by ophthalmologists in these conditions:

• Fibrosis of epiretinal membrane

• Blurred central vision due to macular hole

• Vitreous hemorrhage

• Preretinal subhyaloid hemorrhage

• Vitreomacular traction syndrome that may cause macular hole formation

• Rhegmatogenous or tractional Retinal detachment

• Taking a biopsy of vitreous

• Bleeding and retinal detachment due to diabetes

• Eye infection

• Posterior vitreous detachment

• Vitreous degeneration

• Asteroid hyalinosis
Medical Services INCL. & EXCL.

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Medical Services INCL. & EXCL.

INCLUSIONS:

• Surgeon’s fee

• Hospital facility costs

• Surgery garments

• Follow up sessions until 5 days after surgery.

• Medical tests

• Prescriptions for medications

EXCLUSIONS:

If silicone oil is used to fill the cavity after vitreous removal, a second surgery is required to remove the oil. This surgery is not included in the package.
Medical Technologies

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Medical Technologies

The most advanced technologies are used:

• The Enhancing Visual Acuity (EVA, DORC) vitrectomy system.

• CONSTELLATION® Vision System Full-function vitreoretinal system
Further Information

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Further Information

In some cases, patients are required to sleep on their stomach in the prone position (lying face down) for several days to heal properly.

The condition is usually without symptoms. However, the common symptoms that indicate the need for vitrectomy are as follows:

• Sudden rise in the number of floaters although small which gets worse after sleeping

• Light flashes in the peripheral vision

• Vision loss

- It is notable that Individual leaflets based on the patient/client plan will be offered to you including instructions before and after procedure and also for upcoming follow-up. During your staying in Iran, you will be fully supported by Exon English and Arabic translation team, who will be happy to assist with any concerns or queries that arise.
Risks and Benefits

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Risks and Benefits

Vitrectomy procedures are an effective surgery and complications are rare. In rare cases, however, complications can occur. Based on an individual plan the specialist informs the client of any possible risks.

Please bear in mind that if the gas bubble is used to provide the pressure in your eye, flying at altitudes over 500 m above the sea level is forbidden.

Note:

- It is forbidden to fly in an airplane or travel up higher than 500 meters above the sea level if your surgeon used the gas bubble.

- This package information is provided by the scientific team of Exon Health Paradise Co. and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider for advice about a specific medical condition.