Welcome Carolina Retina Center to Palmetto Retina Center! For Patients For Doctors CONTACT PRC Vitrectomy HomeTreatmentVitrectomy Vitrectomy Surgery Vitrectomy is a type of ocular surgery that is used to treat a wide range of conditions related to the retina, macula, and vitreous. During this procedure, a retina surgeon removes the vitreous gel from the inside of your eye and replaces it with saline, silicone oil, or a gas bubble. This procedure is often performed to make it easier for the retina surgeon to access and repair a damaged retina. It can also be performed to remove blood, scar tissue, or foreign objects that are stuck inside the eye. When is Vitrectomy Recommended? Vitrectomy can be recommended for the treatment of many retinal conditions, including: Retinal detachment Bleeding in the eye caused by diabetic retinopathy Macular conditions, such as macular holes and macular puckers Eye infections Eye inflammation Cataract surgery complications Eye injuries Vitrectomy Surgery: What to Expect Vitrectomy surgery is typically performed on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia and sedation, with the patient returning home after the procedure has been completed. Patients generally report feeling no discomfort or pain during the procedure. Recovery can take up to a week or longer, depending on the specific details of the surgery. Eye redness and irritation are very common. In some cases, patients may be required to maintain specific positions and postures in the days following a vitrectomy procedure. We've Partnered with Carolina Retina Center Carolina Retina Center has joined Palmetto Retina Center to enhance patient care and research for those we serve in Central South Carolina. Learn More Translate site to: English and Español. Language: EN Call: (803) 931-0077 Toll-free: (888) 931-0077 Business Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Patient Portal Make a Payment West Columbia More Info Downtown Columbia More Info NE Columbia More Info Orangeburg More Info Sumter More Info Florence More Info Aiken More Info PHYSICIANS W. Lloyd Clark, M.D. Barron C. Fishburne, M.D. Jeffrey G. Gross, M.D., FASRS Stephen Hypes, D.O. David L. Johnson, M.D. John F. Payne, M.D. John A. Wells, III, M.D. CONDITIONS Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Diabetic Retinopathy Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Retinal Tears & Detachments Macular Hole Epiretinal Membrane Flashes and Floaters WHY PRC OUR PHYSICIANS RETINAL CARE TREATMENT RESEARCH PATIENT SUPPORT The Leading Retina Center in South Carolina Palmetto Retina Center is the largest retina-only ophthalmology practice in South Carolina, with seven office locations in Columbia, West Columbia, Northeast Columbia, Orangeburg, Sumter, Aiken, and Florence. Our retina specialists and surgeons provide state-of-the-art diagnostic care and treatment for all retinal conditions, including macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes, macular puckers (epiretinal membranes), uveitis, and more. We also treat pediatric retinal conditions (retinopathy of prematurity, retinitis pigmentosa, retinoschisis, etc.). Our standard-of-care treatments include vitrectomy, scleral buckle, and eye injections (Avastin, Eylea, and Lucentis). We are also actively involved in retinal research and offer our patients access to many cutting-edge clinical trials to help develop new standards of care. FOLLOW PRC © 2021 Palmetto Retina Center, PLLCPrivacy PolicySitemapAccessibilityNotice of Privacy PracticesDesign by IV Interactive