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Enucleation and Evisceration. Enucleation and evisceration are procedures used to remove a diseased eye. During an evisceration the contents of the eye and the cornea are removed, but the sclera, or outer covering of the eye, remains. During an enucleation the entire eyeball is removed. Reasons for removal of an eye.
Removing the vitreous body in a procedure called a vitrectomy and then fluid, air, gas, or even silicone oil can be placed. Occasionally a retinal buckle can be placed around the globe to insure better fixation of the wounded retina to the outer coats of the eye.