Retinal Detachment Surgery
Retinal Detachment Surgery is an urgent procedure to reattach the retina to the back of the eye.
A detached retina can lead to permanent blindness if untreated.
Techniques like vitrectomy, scleral buckle, or pneumatic retinopexy help restore vision and preserve eye structure.
Overview And Clinical Background
Repairing retinal separation
The retina detaches when fluid seeps under it through a retinal tear.
Surgery seals the tear and repositions the retina to restore function.
- Causes: Aging, trauma, or previous eye surgeries.
- Goal: Reattach retina and preserve central vision.
- Techniques: Vitrectomy, scleral buckle, or gas bubble insertion.
Symptoms, Signs And Presentation
Symptoms appear suddenly and demand urgent care.
Early recognition can save sight.
- Flashes of light: Photopsia from retinal traction.
- Floaters: Dark specks or strings in vision.
- Shadow curtain: Dark area spreading across vision—a retinal detachment sign.
Diagnosis Methods And Investigations
Imaging and retinal mapping
Precise evaluation helps determine detachment type and extent.
- Ophthalmoscopy: Direct view of retinal tears and detachment.
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT): Detailed layer-by-layer retinal imaging.
- Ultrasound B-scan: Useful when media opacity blocks direct view.
Treatment Options And Surgical Techniques
Choice of technique depends on detachment type.
Goal is to close retinal tears and restore retinal position.
- Vitrectomy: Removes vitreous gel to relieve traction.
- Scleral buckle: Silicone band supports the eye wall externally.
- Pneumatic retinopexy: Gas bubble used to push retina back in place.
Recovery, Risks And Prognosis
Recovery may take weeks with gradual visual improvement.
Early treatment yields over 90% reattachment success.
Why Choose Us
CureU Healthcare’s retina specialists use world-class surgical microscopes and imaging to ensure precise reattachment and long-term vision preservation.
Conclusion
Retinal detachment surgery restores sight and prevents blindness.
CureU Healthcare provides expert care from diagnosis to full recovery.
