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Scleral buckling tomorrow; sounds scary as they have to tighten around my eyeball?
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Scary by safe: Scleral buckle surgery can be scary, but it has been performed for decades and has a great safety record. It is very effective in fixing retinal detachments.
Answered 2/8/2015
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Appropriate for rd: Good treatment for rd- anesthetic and NSAID will help immediate post-op discomfort.
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