You can get surgery for a retinal detachment in a doctor’s office or a hospital. After your operation, it could take a few months to find out how good your vision will be.

Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can expect a fairly brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and ...

A large 2012 study suggested that the risk was dropping: From 1989 to 1993, one in 100 cataract surgery patients later experienced retinal detachment, whereas from 1999 to 2001, the rate was only ...

The researchers, led by Dr. Anthony Clark of Curtin University in Perth, said past studies showed retinal detachment is one of the most common sight-threatening complications after cataract surgery.

Retinal detachment repair may involve surgery to restore circulation to the retina and prevent permanent vision loss. If not treated quickly, a retinal detachment can cause you to lose your sight.

TAORMINA, Italy - Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment after local resection of choroidal melanoma has an incidence of about 18%. It is more common with thick tumors, and it is usually treatable, but ...

Although most patients who undergo retinal detachment surgery have stable vision 3–6 months after surgery, vision continues to improve in a subgroup of patients up to 5 years after surgery.

PARIS — Posterior capsular rupture and vitreous loss during phacoemulsification have no significant effect on the features or final visual outcome of subsequent retinal detachments, according ...

Retinal Detachment Surgery The Dilemma Between Personal Experience and Clinical Trials. Peter Walter. Disclosures. Expert Rev Ophthalmol. 2012;7(5):441-447. In This Article. Abstract; ...

Generally, retinal detachment surgery has high success rates. Depending on the severity of the tear, your doctor will consult with you and recommend which treatment option may be best for you. The ...

People can watch TV after retinal detachment if they feel comfortable. If they need to keep their heads in a certain position, such as face-down recovery after surgery, they may want to use a face ...

Several techniques are described for the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Retrospective studies have not clearly indicated a superiority of one or another technique. In randomized ...