Restore your vision with retinal surgery in London

Advanced microsurgical techniques repair retinal disease and help you restore and regain vision

Restore your vision with retinal surgery in London.

Advanced microsurgical techniques repair retinal disease and help you restore and regain vision

Why you might need a retinal surgeon: Insights from Mr Danny Mitry

Discover the conditions treated by Mr Mitry and how advanced care can restore your sight

Saving your sight with retinal surgery

Explore how this life-changing procedure can restore your sight and prevent further vision loss
Vitrectomy surgery is done for a variety of retinal conditions including floaters, retinal detachment, epiretinal membranes, complicated cataract surgery, macula hole surgery, vitreous haemorrhage and other conditions

A vitrectomy is usually done as a day case procedure but some patients do stay overnight. It is done either under local anaesthesia, sedation or general anaesthesia and without sutures usually. Sometimes the surgery is combined with other procedures such as cataract surgery.

Retinal surgery offers life-changing benefits by addressing serious eye conditions such as retinal detachment, macular holes, and diabetic retinopathy.

It helps preserve and often restore vision, preventing further complications that could lead to blindness. With advanced surgical techniques, patients can achieve improved central and peripheral vision, enabling them to maintain independence and enjoy daily activities.

Retinal surgery is a safe, effective solution, tailored to each patient’s needs, providing both functional and long-term visual improvement.

Risk of complications

  • One of the most common side effects is the formation of a cataract. Approximately 70-90% of patients go on to develop a cataract in the first year after surgery. If the cataract is significant, you may need an operation. This surgery is far less complicated and requires no posturing afterwards.
  • 10% of patients may experience raised pressure in the eye, which can be treated with eye drops
  • A 4%- 5% risk of retinal tear which will need treatment that will include a gas bubble. If this is needed we will ask you to posture. Clear instructions will be given
  • A 1% chance of developing a retinal detachment after surgery, which will require another operation to correct
  • A less than 1 in a 1000 chance of developing a serious infection or haemorrhage in the eye which can result in irreversible sight loss

Retinal surgery options include vitrectomy, laser surgery, and scleral buckling, each addressing specific retinal conditions such as detachment, tears, or macular issues (such as epiretinal membrane and macula hole).

For minor retinal problems, alternatives like laser treatments or cryotherapy can be effective, often performed in outpatient settings.

Advanced cases may require surgical intervention to restore vision and prevent further damage.

Choosing the right option depends on your condition, lifestyle, and goals, guided by expert advice from a specialist retinal surgeon.

Vitrectomy begins with the administration of local or general anaesthesia for patient comfort.

Small incisions are made in the eye to insert specialised instruments. The vitreous gel is carefully removed to access the retina.

Depending on the condition, repairs such as sealing retinal tears, removing scar tissue, or flattening a detached retina are performed.

A gas bubble or silicone oil may be placed to support healing. The incisions are closed, and recovery instructions are provided.

Post-operatively the vision can take time to recover. The vision immediately after surgery is usually blurred due to air, gas or oil in the eye. Air and gas will absorb and disappear by themselves. This can take between one and eight weeks depending on the type of gas used. Mr Mitry can clarify which gas will be used and for how long it is expected to last. Following this surgery, if you need to have any further other procedure under general anaesthetic during the post-operative period, please let your next anaesthetist know, as a gas induction of anaesthesia is contra indicated with gas in the eye. You will also have a wrist band with the name of the gas in your eye.

You should not fly while there is a gas bubble in your eye as the gas bubble can expand and cause problems of pressure in your eye which can lead to loss of vision.

We would normally recommend that you rest after your surgery for the first two weeks but Mr Mitry will speak with you after the surgery to explain further.

Posturing is a term used to describe the position your head has to adopt after surgery because a bubble of gas or air was injected into your eye during the operation in order to help to keep your retina flat so it can float to settle over that area. Posturing time varies from 3-7 days and 45 minutes of every daytime hour. The nurse will explain how to posture and give verbal and written instructions before you leave hospital.

If you have discomfort, we suggest you take pain relief such as paracetamol every 4-6 hours (maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours) but not aspirin which can cause bleeding. The eye may be red and gritty or even itchy after surgery, which may last 7-14 days. Please do not rub the eye and ensure that you wash your hands thoroughly before and after using eye drops. Fingernails should be kept short and clean.

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Hi, I’m Danny Mitry

Mr Danny Mitry is an expert cataract surgeon, vitreoretinal surgeon and medical retina specialist. He studied Medicine at Trinity College Dublin graduating with honours in surgery and subsequently completed a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. His higher specialist training was in London with advanced lens and retina fellowships in Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Mr Mitry is also an accomplished academic ophthalmologist who has published over 50 research articles in leading Ophthalmic journals. He has given many lectures nationally and has been an invited lecturer in Europe and the United States and has been commended for his skills in surgical training.

Mr Mitry is an acclaimed, highly experienced ophthalmic surgeon who has performed thousands of eye operations with an exceptional level of success and patient satisfaction. Mr Mitry prides himself on providing the best possible outcomes for his patients.