For anyone with a scleral buckling surgery for retinal detachment, is there a lot of pain?

Scleral buckle: There may be some pain which should subside in short time. If it persists there may be a problem with the buckle affecting the eye pressure, or there could be an infection or some other complication which may need attention.

See below: There may be some discomfort that gradually improves over several days that can be helped with over-the-counter pain relievers or something a little stronger which your retinal specialist can provide. If pain is severe or does not improve, it may be a more serious issue like increased eye pressure or infection, but that is why your retina specialist follows you closely postoperatively.