What's involved with a retinal detachment surgery?

Depends on type: A simple retinal detach can be fixed in the office with a procedure called a pnuematic retinopexy. A gas bubble is injected in the eye followed by cryo treatment or laser. Face down positioning is required. More complex retinal detachment will require surgery in a hospital or surgery center. This usually requires a pars plana vitrectomy, buckle (not always), endolaser and gas.

Outpatient Surgery: A retinal detachment can be repaired two ways. First, via an in-office procedure called a pneumatic retinopexy, and second, a more involved outpatient surgery employing a vitrectomy and/or scleral buckle. The first type is suited for a certain type of detachment that can be repaired with laser or a freezing treatment and a gas bubble injection, whereas the second type is done in the operating room.