21 Jan Double Vision After Retinal Detachment Surgery
True double vision after retinal detachment surgery can happen, but is uncommon. Usually large changes in prescription are the culprit....
True double vision after retinal detachment surgery can happen, but is uncommon. Usually large changes in prescription are the culprit....
Flashes and floaters are common symptoms of a retinal tear, especially after a PVD. Do persistent flashes mean you are at greater risk for a tear?...
Loss of vision may occur after successful retinal detachment surgery. Causes include a change in refraction (strength of glasses), cataract, retinal disease or recurrent detachment....
Silicone oil can be used to help fix a retinal detachment. While it is not usually used as a first attempt, doctors should use this method earlier to save vision loss from repeated retinal detachments....
Retinal detachments can cause permanent loss of vision, but there are potential emotional and physical complications and considerations. ...
Not all retinal detachments are emergency situations. While operating is almost always necessary, operating as any emergency is not always a good idea....
What happens when a retinal detachment isn't or cant' be fixed? Blindness is the natural history of a retinal detachment. Sometimes, too, the eye becomes disfigured....
Retinal tears can cause a retinal detachment. A posterior vitreous detachment increases the chances of getting a retinal tear. This may happen during normal sleep....
Giant retinal tears are a devastating type of retinal detachment. Surgical repair is very difficult and blindness often occurs. I have had success using a heavy liquid....
Optometry students frequently rotate through our office. One of our visiting students had the chance to watch me in the operating room. I asked her to write about the experience...