Vitreomacular Traction Syndrome

Surgery is usually performed under local anaesthesia with sedation. It is usually performed as a day operation.
Surgery involves vitrectomy and possibly membrane peeling
Vitrectomy involves the usage of micro-instruments through the whitepart of the eye (sclera) to remove the vitreous gel.
Membrane peeling involves using micro-forceps to carefully peel offthin membranes overlying the retina.

As we age, the vitreous gel in the eye normally separates from the surface of the retina in a process called Posterior Vitreous Detachment.
In some patients, this process is incomplete due to abnormally strong adhesions between the vitreous and the retina. This adhesion causes continual traction that can distort the retina.
When this traction occurs over the part of the retina responsible for central vision (macula), it is called Vitreomacular Traction Syndrome.
Symptoms of this condition can include visual distortion, blurry vision and loss of vision.
Patients who are symptomatic may benefit from surgical intervention.
Please make an appointment to see Dr. Sia to see if surgery is the best course of action for you.