What is retinal detachment surgery?

Procedure: It is a procedure that attempts to help reattach a detached retina. Can be similar to an air bubble placed in the area of defect.

Repairs it: Retinal detachment surgery repairs a detached retina to prevent further damage and/or vision loss. There are several ways of doing the surgery. The goal is get the retina seated against the back of the withou any fluid behind it. Your ophthalmologist should be able go into more detail about the advantages and risks associated with each approach.

Reposition Retina: Repairing a retinal detachment involves use of specialized techniques to either remove scar tissue causing a tractional elevation of retina or to close a hole and drain subretinal fluid. The later is the more common occurrence. Retinal surgeons frequently use in-office procedures such as laser w/ gas bubble injection or operative surgery with vitrectomy and/or buckle to reattach the retina.