ABOUT DETACHED RETINA TREATMENT
Retina detachment occurs when the retina becomes separated from its surrounding tissue. When this occurs, it is important that it is repaired, as the retina cannot function correctly in this condition, and leaving it untreated can result in the permanent loss of vision.
Retinas can become detached from the eyes as a result of an eye injury or cataract surgery and are often caused by retina tears. Retinas can become detached without any signs or symptoms however, many patients may experience some signs of a detached retina if they are seeing flashes of light or small flecks, or if their peripheral vision is darkened.
Recommended for
- Detached retina
TIME REQUIREMENTS
- Number of days in hospital: 1.
Generally, patients are able to leave the same day.
- Average length of stay abroad: 4 weeks.
The length of stay depends on the treatment, however any treatment involving gas bubbles in the eye will prevent patients from being suitable for flying until the bubble has gone.
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BEFORE DETACHED RETINA TREATMENT ABROAD
The patient will undergo an eye exam by the doctor, who will apply eye drops to the eye in order to dilate the pupil for a thorough examination. Once the damage has been assessed, the doctor will then choose the best course of treatment suited to the patient.
Depending on the chosen method of treatment, the patient may be administered with an anesthetic and eye drops before surgery.
HOW IS IT PERFORMED
Depending on the severity of the detachment, there are a variety of procedures to repair the retina.
Pneumatic retinopexy is a procedure whereby a small bubble of gas is injected into the affected eye to press the retina back into place.
Scleral buckle surgery is a procedure whereby silicone bands are stitched onto the outside of the eye to re-attach the retina. The bands are not noticeable and are usually left on the eye.
Laser or freezing techniques can be used to repair the retina if the condition is caught early and are less invasive methods.
A vitrectomy is a procedure which removes the vitreous gel from the eye in order to reach the back of the eye to re-attach the retina into place.
Anesthesia
Local or general anesthetic.
Procedure duration
The Detached Retina Treatment takes 1 to 2 hours.
The treatment time will vary depending on the method used.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER DETACHED RETINA TREATMENT
Post procedure care
Most procedures require the patient to rest after the operation. Patients should keep wounds dry and clean.
Possible discomfort
The treated eye is likely to be inflamed, sore, and swollen for some time.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DETACHED RETINA TREATMENT
Potential risks
- Bleeding inside the eye
- More tears in the retina
- Bruising around the eye
- High pressure or swelling inside the eye (glaucoma)
- The lens of the eye becomes cloudy (cataract)
- Double vision
- Infection in the eye
