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Can scleral buckle surgery cause permanent eye damage?
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Rarely: Scleral buckles are used to fix a retinal detachment. Rarely, it can limit the blood supply to the front of the eye and cause problems. It usually does not cause any issues.
Answered 12/18/2018
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Yes: Scearal buckle is used to treat a blinding condition - retinal detachment. Any surgery has potential complications these can cause permanent problems. However, these complications beat an eye with a complete retinal detachment.
Answered 7/18/2013
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