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Vitrectomy
For Vitrectomy we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Diabetes and Health.
Vitrectomy (Diabetes) 
Removing the gel from the center of the eyeball because it has blood and scar tissue in it that blocks sight. An eye surgeon replaces the clouded gel with a clear fluid.See also: Diabetic retinopathy.
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Vitrectomy (Health)
An operation to remove the blood that sometimes collects at the back of the eyes when a person has eye disease.
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