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The operation and treatment information on this page is published under license by Healthdirect Australia from EIDO Healthcare Australia and is protected by copyright laws. Retinal detachment surgery should prevent your vision from getting worse. ILM peeling alone is a safe and useful technique in surgeries for closing macular hole. During the surgery, we didn’t use any dye, whose retinal toxicity still needs further study. SummaryĪ retinal detachment is a common problem where the inner layer at the back of your eye peels off. ILM peeling in normal retina did not decrease the retinal function in a short-term after surgery, except in some patients with older age. Your surgeon will tell you if new glasses will improve your vision. Before you start exercising, ask the healthcare team or your GP for advice.ĭo not swim or lift anything heavy until you have checked with your surgeon. It is important to keep still for the first few days. Regular exercise should improve your long-term health. You should be able to go home the next day. allergic reaction to the equipment, materials or medication.What complications can happen? General complications of any operation Injecting a bubble of gas into your eye to float the retina back into place, and the following day using freezing treatment or a laser to fix the position (pneumatic retinopexy).Stitching a small piece of silicone rubber (scleral buckle) onto the surface of your eye to press the wall of your eye inwards and keep the retina in place.Removing the jelly part of your eye and replacing it with air, gas or silicone oil to help keep the retina in place (vitrectomy).Retinal detachment surgery can involve the following techniques. Your surgeon can repair any tears or holes using a laser or by freezing treatment. The operation usually takes about 90 minutes. Various anaesthetic techniques are possible, including a general anaesthetic or a local anaesthetic that is injected around your eye to numb it. Sometimes the tear or hole can be treated without any surgery, using a laser or by freezing treatment. The aim is to prevent your vision from getting worse. a A normal retina, b A torn retina, c A detached retina. Sometimes the retina can peel off (detach), causing your vision to be blurred or a shadow to develop in your vision. The retina captures the light coming into your eye and sends this information to your brain. The retina is the inner layer at the back of your eye. If you have any questions, you should ask your GP or other relevant health professional. We’ll look at the OCT through a number of common diseases. This page will give you information about retinal detachment surgery. The macular OCT can be used to evaluate the premacular vitreous, macula, and choroid. Related information on Australian websites.
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