Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Vitreoretinal Surgery

Specialized ophthalmic technique used in the surgical repair and or treatment of disorders that include retinal tears or detachment; MACULAR HOLES; hereditary retinal disease; AIDS-related retinal infections; ocular tumors; MACULAR DEGENERATION; DIABETIC RETINOPATHY; and UVEITIS.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Specialized ophthalmic technique used in the surgical repair and or treatment of disorders that include retinal tears or detachment; MACULAR HOLES; hereditary retinal disease; AIDS-related retinal infections; ocular tumors; MACULAR DEGENERATION; DIABETIC RETINOPATHY; and UVEITIS.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Surgeries, Vitreoretinal
  • Surgery, Vitreoretinal
  • Vitreoretinal Surgeries

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures (1999-2010)
  • Retina (1967-2010)

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  1. E04w.540w.980

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vitreoretinal Surgery. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057586. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057586
  2. Vitreoretinal Surgery. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73212353