A gas bubble slowly absorbs over 2 to 8 weeks but a silicone oil bubble will need a small operation to remove it at a later date.
A gas or silicone oil bubble is then inserted into the eye to support the retina while it heals. Then to seal the tear the surgeon uses either laser or a freezing probe to make a scar around the tear. VitrectomyĪ vitrectomy involves removing the vitreous gel (that has caused the retinal tear) from inside the eye. The two methods used in retinal detachment surgery are vitrectomy or scleral buckle or a combination of the two. The treatment involves surgery and the main aim of surgery is to seal holes in the retina and reattach the retina. What is the treatment for retinal detachment? Some types of retinal detachments can run in families but these are rare. These include people who are short sighted, those who have had cataract surgery in the past and those who have suffered a severe direct blow to the eye. Most retinal detachments occur as a natural ageing process in the eye but certain people are at higher risk than others. In most cases the retina detaches because a hole or a tear has formed in the retina allowing fluid to pass underneath the retina. The retina is the light sensitive film at the back of the eye and retinal detachment is a condition where the retina peels away from the inner wall of the eye. Retinal Detachment What is a retinal detachment?
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