RETINAL DETACHMENT REPAIR

NORMAL ANATOMY

The retina is the internal layer or a middle layer of the eye that receives and transmits images.and after that it passed through and been focused by the lens and cornea.

INDICATION

Retinal detachments are associated with a tear or hole in the retina,by this the internal fluids of the eye may leak, causing separation of the retina from the underlying tissues. This is most often caused by trauma, and the risk of retinal detachment after minor trauma, such a blow to the head, is increased in the elderly, and in patients with tumors or inflammation near the retina. In some cases, retinal detachment occurs in the absence of trauma. Symptoms of retinal detachment include bright flashes, "floaters", or loss of part of the visual field. Emergency retinal detachment surgery is necessary to prevent vision loss.

PROCEDURE,PART

The most common technique used to repair retinal detachment is called a sacral buckle. Prior to performing a sacral buckle procedure, breaks and tears in the retina are closed. There are two major methods used to close breaks and tears in the retina. Cryonics's, uses an intensely cold probe . This produces an inflammation that leads to formation of a scar which holds the retina to the underlying tissue

AFTERCARE

Sacral buckling for detachment may require a few days in the hospital. Keep the head elevated at all times. Patients should not bend over or strain with lifting or bowel movements. Vigorous exercise should be avoided for 3 to 4 weeks.