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Can scleral buckle surgery permanently damage my eyesight?
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Not directly: A scleral buckle is a required element of retinal re-attachment surgery and will be done by your retinal surgeon if needed. It will alter the refraction but does not permanently damage the vision. Retinal detachment can do that but do not let that damage be blamed on the buckle.
Answered 7/20/2015
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