Question 1

can retinal surgery done by lesik?

Accepted Answer

LASIK : Lasik is a refractive laser surgery on the cornea, or front surface of the eye.  There are other types of lasers which are used for retinal treatment, but lasik is not one of them.

Question 2

how much does retinal surgery cost?

Accepted Answer

Variable: The cost of retinal surgery of course would depend on your health insurance company and your deductible most retinal surgery is medical necessary and as such largely covered by your insurance. The costs can range from $20, 000 and up. In canada, the surgery is under $5, 000.

Question 3

retinal surgery laser risks?

Accepted Answer

Very little risk: Very safe,  use of  various lasers is a great advancement in eye surgery.

Question 4

are my current vision problems caused by my retinal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Vision after surgery: It depends partly on what you had the surgery for.  If you had a retinal detachment, then there are multiple causes of vision problems, even after surgery.  Some are related to the detachment itself and others can be related to the surgery.  For example, a cataract after retinal surgery is a common problem that causes visual deterioration and is related to the surgery.

Question 5

do you know are my current vision problems caused by my retinal surgery?

Accepted Answer

No, I don't, but.: It depends partly on what you had the surgery for.  If you had a retinal detachment, then there are multiple causes of vision problems, even after surgery.  Some are related to the detachment itself and others can be related to the surgery.  For example, a cataract after retinal surgery is a common problem that causes visual deterioration and is related to the surgery.

Question 6

i had lasik done 12 years ago, then had to have retinal surgery. can i have lasik again to correct my sight.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Depends on how thin your cornea is. Prk may be a better option.

Question 7

what are chances of hep c from needlestick during retinal surgery in or?

Accepted Answer

Easy to figure out: All the characters in the operating room are known, and there's only a few people in all. To start, ask who got stuck with the needle first. If you got stuck with the needle first, then you're in luck (because the needle starts off clean). If somebody else in the room got stuck first, just check that person's blood for Hep C. If the test is negative, you're in luck, too.

Question 8

does retinal surgery get rid of floaters?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are a number of procedures that could be referred to as retinal surgery.  For example retinal laser surgery to treat diabetic eye disease or a retinal tear will not eliminate a floater.  A vitrectomy performed as part of a retinal or posterior segment surgery can eliminate a floater.  It is best to discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives with a retinal surgeon.

Question 9

shadow area in my eye after retinal surgery?

Accepted Answer

May be normal: Retinal surgery can leave some vision loss while it repairs a larger problem. Often, the remaining damage to the vision is much smaller than had no treatment been instituted. If the shadow area has become larger or your vision has decreased since the surgery, see your retina specialist immediately.

Question 10

my husband is in 4 weeks of healing from detached retinal surgery and he feels better wearing an eye patch when he watches television is this okay for him to do? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Yes it is ok, since the vision in the post op eye may be interferring with the vision in the unaffected eye.

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