Retinal Detachment Repair

The repair of a detached retina in the eye. The retina is a thin sheet of light-sensitive nerve tissue that lines the inside of the eye. The sensory layer of the retina, which receives images and transmits them to the brain, can be pulled away (detached) from its normal position in the back wall of the eye, resulting in vision loss.

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To repair the retina. If retinal detachment is not repaired within 24 - 72 hours, permanent damage is likely to occur.

Prior to Procedure

Your doctor will likely do some or all of the following:

• Blood and urine tests
• Fluorescein

The outcome of this procedure depends on several factors, including your vision before the surgery, and the location and extent of detachment. If your vision was good prior to the procedure, a successful operation should restore vision to good levels. However, if vision was poor prior to surgery, final visual return may be slow and remain incomplete after surgery. In addition, a peripheral retinal detachment will likely heal quicker than one that involves the macula (central retina), or total detachment.

In any case, the final visual result may not be known for several months after surgery.

You can expect to return to work within 1-2 weeks after surgery.