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Vitreoretinal Surgery at High Altitude

Elevation affects vitrectomy fluidics, intraocular gas behavior, tamponade selection, and postoperative travel planning.

  • By

  • Christine I. Clavell, MD

  • James P. Dossett, MD

  • July 1, 2026

  • 13 min

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Top Institutions in Ophthalmology

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #2

    Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich
    Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich

    Zurich, Switzerland

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #3

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences
    Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences

    New Delhi, India

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #4

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Miami, Florida

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

  • #5

    Wills Eye Hospital
    Wills Eye Hospital

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology

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Vitreoretinal Surgery at High Altitude

  • by Christine I. Clavell, MD, James P. Dossett, MD

  • July 1, 2026

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