Surgical Technologist Exam Prep

Answer: D-Two examples that are indications for a surgical vitrectomy are severe diabetic retinopathy and a foreign object in the eye. A vitrectomy is performed by removing part or all of the vitreous humor. It is indicated in situations where the procedure will preserve the patient’s sight. Retinopathy and a retained foreign body in the eye both put the patient at risk of vision loss due to potential membrane formation in the eye.