A member asked:

Why are patients still at lifelong risk of retinal detachment after surgery? if the vitreous is gone and no scar tissue/pvr then what else causes it?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Retinal Detachment: Any vitreous or retinal surgery has placed a stress on the retina which is like plastic wrap: it can tear easily. Risk also depends on glasses Rx: if you have a long eyeball (myopia usually) it stretches the retina.

Answered 5/27/2017

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