Contents:
- Medical Video: Retinal detachment - which surgical procedure is right for me?
- What is retinal detachment?
- When do I need to undergo a retinal detachment surgery?
- What should I pay attention to before undergoing retinal surgery?
- What should I do before undergoing a retinal surgery?
- What should I do after undergoing a retinal detachment surgery?
Medical Video: Retinal detachment - which surgical procedure is right for me?
Definition
What is retinal detachment?
The retina is the inner layer on the back of the eyeball that converts light into the eye into images sent to the brain. The retina can peel and make the vision blurred and shaded. In most cases, this condition is caused by shrinking the eyes and tearing of the retina by gel-like material that fills the middle of the eye. Retinal detachments can also be caused by an injury or eye surgery that has been done before.
When do I need to undergo a retinal detachment surgery?
If the retina has been torn, the treatment that the doctor may give is surgery. The surgical procedure can be done together with photocoagulation or cryopexy. The surgeon needs detailed information about the condition of your retina before determining the appropriate medical treatment.
Prevention & warning
What should I pay attention to before undergoing retinal surgery?
Retinal tears or holes can be treated without any surgery. This treatment uses laser (photocoagulation) or freezing (cryopexy). Sometimes, some people need a second operation so that the treatment is successful. The eye surgery that is done does not always succeed in attaching the retina back. Retina that has been reinstalled also does not guarantee your vision to be normal. How well your postoperative vision depends on the condition of the central part of the retina (macula) is affected by detachment before surgery. Eye recovery after retinal detachment surgery may take several months. But in some cases, patients are found whose vision cannot be restored.
Process
What should I do before undergoing a retinal surgery?
In the surgical preparation stage, make sure you tell your doctor about your health condition, the medications you are taking, as well as all kinds of allergies you have. The anesthesiologist will explain the anesthesia procedure and give further instructions. Make sure you follow all doctor's instructions, including a ban on eating and drinking before surgery. In general, you are required to fast for six hours before the surgery is done. However, you may be allowed to consume drinks like coffee a few hours before the surgery.
What is the operation process of retinal detachment?
Various anesthetic techniques may be used in this process. The operation usually takes 90 minutes to two hours. The surgeon can repair tears or holes in the retina using lasers or freezing techniques. Especially through surgery, the retinal detachment can be dealt with by removing the gel in the middle of the eye and replacing it with air bubbles, gas or silicone oil. Apart from that, doctor the surface of your eyes.
What should I do after undergoing a retinal detachment surgery?
After going through a surgical procedure, you are allowed to go home the next day. Avoid swimming or lifting something heavy before consulting your surgeon. Regular exercise has been shown to improve long-term health. But before you decide to exercise, get a doctor's advice. New glasses may be recommended to improve your visual acuity. The doctor will then arrange an eye test about one month after surgery. It takes some time to restore your vision.
Complications
What complications can occur?
Each surgical procedure must have its own risks, including surgery for retinal detachment. The surgeon will explain all kinds of risks that may occur after surgery. Common complications that can occur after surgery are the effects of post-administration of excessive bleeding, or blood clots in the deep vein (deep vein thrombosis or DVT).
For retinal detachment surgery, complications that can occur are:
● severe bleeding in the eyes
● increased pressure in the eye
● the retina can be torn off again
● limited vision
● shaded vision
● inflammation of the eye next to it
You can reduce the risk of complications by following the doctor's directions before surgery, such as fasting and stopping taking certain drugs.
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