Retinal Detachment
A retinal detachment occurs when the retina is pulled away from its normal position. A detached retina does not work. Vision is blurred, just as a photographic image would be blurry if the film were loose inside the camera. A retinal detachment is a very serious problem that almost always causes blindness unless it is treated.
The following conditions increase the chance of a detachment:
- Nearsightedness
- Previous cataract surgery
- Glaucoma
- Severe injury
- Previous detachment
- The family history of detachment
- Weak areas in the retina
Signs of a retinal detachment:
Flashing lights
New floaters
Gray curtain moving across the field of vision
A peripheral shadow
These symptoms do not always mean a retinal detachment is present; however, you should come to see The Eye Doctors as soon as possible. He can diagnose retinal detachment during an eye exam and will dilate the pupils of your eyes. Some retinal detachments are found during a routine eye exam. Only after careful examination can The Eye Doctors be oral jelly kamagra certain to inform whether a retinal tear or early retinal detachment is present. Retinal Tears: Almost all retinal tears need to be treated with laser surgery or cryotherapy, which seals the retina to the back wall of the eye. These laser treatments have little or no discomfort and can be done at our clinic. Early detection and prompt treatment will normally prevent retinal detachment.
Retinal Detachments: Almost all patients with retinal detachments require surgery to return the retina to its proper position. There are several ways to fix a retinal detachment. The decision about which type of surgery and anesthesia to use depends upon the characteristics of your detachment. In each of the following methods, your doctor will locate the retinal tears and use laser surgery or cryotherapy to seal the tear.
Types of Surgeries:
Scleral Buckle: Places a flexible band around the eye to counteract the force pulling the retina out of place.
Pneumatic Retinopexy: A gas bubble is injected into the vitreous space in combination with laser or cryotherapy.
Vitrectomy: Performed in an operating room and commonly used to repair detachments.
You can expect some level of discomfort after surgery The Eye Doctors will prescribe any necessary medications for you and will advise you on when to resume normal activities. A change of eyeglasses is often helpful after several months.
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