Detached Retina (Video)

Scleral buckle surgery is one treatment for retinal detachemnt. A band, often made of silicone, is put around the eye and sewn in place. The band gently squeezes the eye, keeping the layers of the eye together and giving the retina a chance to reattach to the wall of the eye.

To learn more about treating retinal detachment, eye health and how to take care of your vision, visit EyeSmart, from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/detached-torn-retina-treatment

Mire en español: https://youtu.be/7Zsli12rFdQ

In this procedure, a gas bubble is injected into the vitreous space inside the eye in combination with laser surgery or cryotherapy. The gas bubble pushes the retinal tear into place against the back wall of the eye. Sometimes this procedure can be done in the ophthalmologist’s office. Your ophthalmologist will ask you to constantly maintain a certain head position for several days. The gas bubble will gradually disappear.

To learn more about treating retinal detachment, eye health and how to take care of your vision, visit EyeSmart, from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/detached-torn-retina-treatment

Mire en español: https://youtu.be/s4CIvcbTrGg