Retinal Detachment Surgery

Retinal Detachment Surgery If you have been told by your doctor that you have a retinal detachment, you may be feeling scared and confused. What is a retinal detachment? What are the symptoms? How is it treated? In this Presentation, we will answer all of your questions about retinal detachments.

What Is Retinal Detachment?

Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can cause blindness if not treated. The retina is the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye that senses light and sends images to the brain. When the retina detaches, it pulls away from the back of the eye. This can happen when there is a tear in the retina or when fluid builds up behind it.

Retinal detachment can occur in one or both eyes. It is more common in older adults, but it can happen at any age.

Symptoms include a sudden increase in the number of floaters (spots that seem to float across your field of vision), flashes of light, and loss of vision.

What are the symptoms of retinal detachment?

The most common symptom of retina detachment is a sudden increase in the number of floaters. Other symptoms can include: - blurred vision - dark spots or patches in your field of vision - light flashes

Risks Associated with Retinal Detachment Surgery Like any other surgical procedure, there are risks associated with retina detachment surgery. Some of these risks include: - eye infection - bleeding inside the eye - damage to the optic nerve (leading to blindness) - cataract formation

How do I know if I have a retina detachment?

If you experience any of the above symptoms, it is important to see an eye doctor as soon as possible.

Only an ophthalmologist can determine if you have a retina detachment.

Benefits of Retinal Detachment Surgery There are many benefits of retina detachment surgery. The most common type of surgery, vitrectomy, is successful in repairing the retina in over 90% of patients. Other benefits include: - reduced or eliminated vision loss - prevention of retinal detachment from progressing and causing more vision loss - shorter recovery time than if left untreated

Conclusion Surgery is usually successful in repairing the retina in over 90% of patients. There are many benefits of retina detachment surgery, including reduced or eliminated vision loss and a shorter recovery time than if left untreated. Like any other surgical procedure, there are risks associated with retina detachment surgery which should be discussed with your doctor before deciding if surgery is right for you.

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