Question 1

can you tell me what to do if i don't have flashes but i'm scared anyway i will have retinal detachment?

Accepted Answer

Get an exam: The only way to find out is to have an exam by a qualified eye MD.  AAO.org is very helpful.  If you have a retinal detachment, the sooner you see a specialist the better.  Time is vision.

Question 2

retinal detachment symptoms?

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They are: A new onset of floaters in the vision, flashes of light and/or the appearance of a curtain or veil in the peripheral vision.  Occasionally a retinal detachment will be accompanied by bleeding in the causing a profound loss of vision.

Question 3

how serious is  retinal detachment?

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Serious: A detached retina should be evaluated immediately by a retina specialist.

Question 4

how are flashes like in retinal detachment?

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: You'd experience a sudden burst of multiple bright spots or floaters in only that one eye. There could be associated decrease in vision in that eye. No pain though. It's an eye emergency.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of retinal detachment?

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Painless: This is a painless disease.
Symptoms include:
the sudden appearance of many floaters — small bits of debris in your field of vision that look like spots, hairs or strings and seem to float before your eyes-
 sudden flashes of light in one or both eyes
 a shadow or curtain over a portion of your visual field.

Question 6

i will have retinal detachment, what to expect?

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Improvement: If you have a detachment, you will need laser or operative surgery to fix it.  In most cases you can expect improvement in the condition and commonly restoration of vision.  Your retinal surgeon can tell ;you your prognosis.

Question 7

what is the quickest way to treat a retinal detachment?

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See below: Retinal detachment is a condition that requires urgent surgical repair, especially if the central retina (macula) is not yet detached. The "quickest" way to reattach the retina is in the office with laser, freezing treatment, and/or gas injection (pneumatic retinopexy).  Some detachments require surgery in the operating room via scleral buckle and/or vitrectomy.

Question 8

how often does pvd result in retinal detachment?

Accepted Answer

Not sure of the: Percentages.  I think of retinal detachment more associated with myopia.  But ask your phthalmologist.  They have to a special exam to look carefully at your retina by the way.

Question 9

what is the risk of retinal detachment after pvd?

Accepted Answer

10-15%: The risk of retinal break, tear, or detachment after posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is thought to be around 10-15%.  This is why patients should have a dilated fundus examination if they experience new onset flashes, floaters, or change in vision.

Question 10

how is retinal detachment treated without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Retianl detachment: Not sure!  cryo (freezing of the retina), laser, and a gas bubble can be used.  These are all still surgical techniques.

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