Services | Vitreoretinal Surgery

Vitreoretinal Surgery | Manhattan | New York City The retina is a thin sheet of nerve tissue in the back of the eye where light rays are focused and transmitted to the brain. The vitreous is a gel-like substance that fills the eye and is connected to the retina, optic nerve and many blood vessels. Problems with the retina and vitreous -- including retinal tear, retinal detachment, severe intraocular infection (endophthalmitis) and trauma -- can lead to vision loss and even blindness. Surgery can correct problems before vision is lost or prevent further deterioration from occurring.

Following vitreous surgery it is essential to keep your face down for approximately two weeks. Oak Works Corporation provides equipment to facilitate this positioning. This is only required if a gas bubble is placed in the eye. Your face must be kept down ninety percent of the time during this period. Please contact Oak Works for a temporary rental of the equipment which will help maintain your head in the correct position at (800) 916-4592 or online at: www.owleasing.com.

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