Cyclectomy

A cyclectomy is a surgical procedure to remove cyclitis (fluid in the vitreous humor of the eye).

Cyclectomy is performed for various diseases accompanied by retinal detachment and fluid accumulation in the vitreous, such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and eye injuries.

During the operation, the surgeon makes a small incision in the sclera (the white lining of the eye). Then, using special micro-instruments, the cyclite is removed and replaced with gas or silicone oil to maintain the shape of the eyeball.

After a cyclectomy, a period of rehabilitation is necessary. As a rule, vision is not restored immediately and may improve over several months. The success of the operation depends on the timeliness of its implementation and the degree of damage to the retina. With timely intervention, the prognosis for vision restoration is favorable.