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Vitrectomy

玻璃体切除术

Duration

1-3 hours surgery

Recovery

2-6 weeks

$

Savings

~67% vs US

Price Comparison
China$2,500 - $6,000
$4,250
United States$8,000 - $18,000
$13,000
Save approximately 67%

Average savings compared to US prices

About This Treatment

Vitrectomy is a microsurgical procedure that removes the vitreous gel from inside the eye to treat conditions such as retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, diabetic vitreous hemorrhage, and floaters. China's vitreoretinal surgeons use 25G and 27G microincision systems for sutureless surgery with faster healing. Major eye hospitals perform thousands of vitrectomies annually with outcomes matching international benchmarks.

Procedure Steps
1

Retinal Evaluation

OCT imaging, fluorescein angiography, and B-scan ultrasound to assess the vitreoretinal pathology

Duration: 1 day
2

Vitrectomy Procedure

Micro-incision ports placed, vitreous removed with high-speed cutter, membrane peeling, and laser or tamponade as needed

Duration: 1-3 hours
3

Positioning & Recovery

Specific head positioning if gas tamponade used, eye drops regimen, and activity restrictions

Duration: 1-2 weeks
4

Visual Rehabilitation

Gas absorption or oil removal, vision recovery monitoring, and refraction assessment

Duration: 4-12 weeks
Benefits
  • Treats sight-threatening retinal conditions effectively
  • Micro-incision technique allows sutureless closure
  • Rapid visual recovery for many conditions
  • Can be combined with cataract surgery if needed
Considerations
  • Cataract development (in phakic patients)
  • Retinal detachment
  • Elevated intraocular pressure
  • Endophthalmitis (rare)

Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.