Retinal Detachment Treatment
A retinal detachment is a separation of the retina from the underlying layers of the eye wall. Over time, retinal detachment will lead to progressive loss of peripheral and, eventually, central vision. Left untreated, total and permanent loss of sight eventually occurs in most cases.
If a retinal hole or tear is detected before there is retinal detachment, laser or cryotherapy (freezing treatment) to the retinal tear is often successful in sealing the retinal defect, preventing a retinal detachment. However, if a retinal detachment has already developed, a retinal reattachment procedure is typically necessary.
Retinal Detachment Surgery
There are three approaches to repairing a retinal detachment: The choice of treatment depends on certain features of the detachment such as number and location of retinal tears as well as patient characteristics such as age and past cataract surgery.
Retinal Detachment Treatment
Operating Mi
Vitrectomy Unit
This office-based procedure involves the injection of a temporary gas bubble to close the retinal tear and surrounding detachment. The gas injection is coupled with either a freezing treatment (cryotherapy) or laser photocoagulation to permanently seal the causative retinal tear. After the procedure, patients must maintain a specific head position for about a week to ensure that the retinal tear is adequately sealed.
Scleral Buckle Surgery
Performed in the operating room, scleral buckle surgery consists of suturing a silicone buckle to the outside of the eye. It is coupled with either cryotherapy or laser treatment. In some cases, a scleral buckle may be combined with vitrectomy surgery.
Vitrectomy
Vitrectomy is also performed in the operating room. As the name implies, it involves surgical removal of the vitreous gel which, in turn, relieves the traction or pulling on the retinal tear that is causing the detachment. Laser is then used to seal the retinal tears. Lastly, the eye is filled with either gas or silicone oil.
Our State-Of-The-Art Equipment for Retinal Detachment Treatment
- Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy ( Zeiss, Germany)
- Indirect Ophthalmoscope (Heine, Germany)
- Green Laser (Zeiss, Germany)
- Vitrectomy Unit ( Oertli Faros, Switzerland)
- RUV 800 ( Leica, Germany)
- Leica 822 Operating Microscope (Germany)
We at Sood Eye Care, have specialist Vitreo Retinal surgeons with an experience of over a decade in the treatment and management of Retinal Procedures with the World Class Technologies and Equipment. To schedule an Appointment, Contact Us on +91 872 598 7940.
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