The retina is the
light sensing skin area that captures and transfers images to your brain. A
retinal tear on the delicate retina wall can result in a retinal detachment.
Retinal detachment can cause various issues including permanent vision loss
unless treated promptly. A retina surgery is usually performed due to a retinal
tear or a detached retina in the eyes. According to your condition, an
ophthalmologist will recommend the type of procedure that is best suited for
you. Retina detachments usually affect middle-aged or older persons.
Who is at the risk of
suffering from retinal detachment?
- Retinal detachment
can arise at any age however people commonly experience it after they turn 40
years
- Those who are
exceedingly nearsighted
- Those who have had
retinal detachment in one eye
- Those who have a
family history of retinal detachment
- People with eye
disease or eye injury can also be at the risk of getting retinal detachment
What type of symptoms
occurs for retinal detachment?
The symptoms of
retinal detachment could felt gradually or it can happen suddenly. You may
experience cobwebs or floating specks or even light flashes in your eyesight.
Retinal detachment is considered a medical emergency; therefore, it is
important to consult a medical professional immediately.
How do you treat
retinal detachment?
Surgery is required
to reattach a detached retina. There are usually three surgical options depending
on the type of detachment you are experiencing.
Vitrectomy is the
commonly performed surgery to treat a detached retina. Scleral buckling is
another surgical option, but if the detachment is uncomplicated and small then
pneumatic retinopexy will do the trick.
What are the possible
post surgery complications?
Even though long-term
complications are not very common in the retinal detachment surgery, here are
few things doctors might warn you on.
- Bleeding inside the
eye
- Bruised eye
- Glaucoma
- Cataract
- Infections (very
rare)
- Allergic reaction
to medicine
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