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Success of retinal reattachment surgery with laser?
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High: But its not reattachment. We are surrounding a tear so it doesnt extend.
Answered 7/31/2012
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Kind of...: Laser is used to surround retinal tears and prevent them from progressing to detachment. It can also be used to surround a small or localized detachment. This type of surgery is very successful. The fine point here is that the retina is not reattached, but stabilized.
Answered 3/29/2013
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