Question 1

friend on facebook just diagnosed with detached retina. in my country we never heard that term. is that something new?

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Detached retina: This is the term for the lifting off of the retina, the light sensory part of the back of the eye, from its attachment to blood supply and supporting membranes in the back of the eye.  This may happen from trauma, previous eye surgery and also spontaneously.  This is an urgent situation, sight threatening which requires an ophthalmologist to evaluate immediately.

Question 2

can you give me more info on a detached retina surgery?

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Retinal detachment: Repair surgery is usually outpatient, done under local anesthesia and often involves the use of a gas bubble to tamponade any retinal breaks.  It requires a trained staff, a specialized operating room equipped with a stereo microscope and a vitrectomy machine.  Some patients develop cataract after retinal surgery.  Success/prognosis depend most on cause of detachment and whether macula involved.

Question 3

can you tell me about detached retina?

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Yes.: It is a very bad diagnosis. It could lead to blindness. It can be repaired if detected in time. It can be detected by a dilated retinal examination of the eyes.

Question 4

are the symptoms of detached retina bad?

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Evaluation needed: The symptoms, usually light flashes, floaters and greying of vision are not "bad" in themselves but they are strong warnings of detachment which is truly bad.  If you have these symptoms you need to urgently see your ophthalmologist as retinal detachment needs repair as soon as possible.

Question 5

how can a person heal a detached retina?

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You can't: A detached retina is a medical emergency and should be seen by an eye surgeon immediately so as not to have permanent vision loss.

Question 6

what must i avoid after a detached retina?

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Boxing: If you are 8 weeks out from retinal detachment surgery, then you can resume most activities.  You can read, watch tv, run, bike, even lift weights.  Most sports are ok, too.  I would avoid sports where you are going to get hit in the face or eye, like boxing.  If you are an avid basketball, football, or soccer player, you may wish to wear eye protection.

Question 7

how would i know if i have a detached retina?

Accepted Answer

Vision loss, floater: The classic symptoms of retinal detachment are a large number of floaters and sparks in front of one or both of the eyes, as well as sudden and painless vision loss. If you are experiencing any or all of these symptoms, see an eye doctor immediately. There is a better chance of regaining your sight if it is treated within 2 days of onset.

Question 8

what are the safest home remedies for detached retina?

Accepted Answer

None: Retinal detachment is an urgent and visually threatening lifting off of the retina from its moorings in the back of the eye.  There are no home remedies for this, no herbals, no physical things you can do.  You need ophthalmologic evaluation immediately and if detachment is present some form of laser or operative surgery is the only thing to save your eye and vision.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: detached retina?

Accepted Answer

Retinal detachment: The retina is the light sensitive layer in the back of the eye that  transmits images to the brain via the optic nerves to create vision.
If a hole or tear develops in the retina, eye fluids can separate the retina from underlying layer (choroid) . The most common cause  of retinal holes or tears is traction from the vitreous, the clear gel that fils the inside of the eye and injuries.

Question 10

what are the visual signs of someone with a detached retina?

Accepted Answer

See below: Floaters in your vision and/or flashing lights in your vision and/or part of the peripheral vision missing (like a curtain or veil). See an ophthalmologist, preferably a retina specialist, immediately.

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