Vitrectomy: What to Expect With Macular Pucker Surgery and Recovery

Zack Oakey, MD on Instagram: "Vitrectomy is a microsurgical procedure performed by a retina specialist to remove the vitreous gel—the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the cavity between the lens and the retina in the eye. During the surgery, tiny incisions (less than 1 mm) are made in the white of the eye, and specialized instruments are inserted to carefully suction out the vitreous while simultaneously replacing it with a clear saline solution, gas bubble, or silicone oil to maintain eye