Vitrectomy Is Narrowly Defined as Removal of All or Part

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Multiple Choice

Vitrectomy is narrowly defined as removal of all or part of the vitreous gel (body) . Vitrectomy can also vacuum any pooled blood to enhance visual clarity. Select all indications and complications that apply to vitrectomy.

• A) Excision of fibrotic membranes
• B) Electrocoagulation of bleeding vessels
• C) Extraction of floaters
• D) Removal of retained foreign bodies
• E) Infection
• F) Retinal tears and detachment
• G) Total vision loss.
• H) Cataract

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