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A person may experience some temporary symptoms after laser surgery for a retinal tear. Learn about the typical recovery timeline and potential complications.
Only a doctor can tell you if you have a retinal detachment or a retinal tear. If you do need surgery, there are different types. Surgery Options Your eye surgeon will decide which procedure ...
Laser surgery (photocoagulation): Your healthcare provider will use a laser to make small burns around the retinal tear. The scarring that results will seal the retina to the underlying tissue ...
Retinal tears can result from various causes, including posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), eye injuries, and eye surgery. Learn more here.
If you have a retinal tear or detachment, a doctor will recommend appropriate treatment, such as surgery. Learn about the types here.
A significant proportion of patients with previously treated retinal tears developed new tears or detachments after cataract surgery, with over 60% of these episodes occurring within the first ...
Beware of retinal tears during LASIK for myopia Retinal tears or holes may put refractive surgeons at risk for complications and poor post-LASIK quality of vision.
A retinal tear is a rip in the layer of light-detecting cells at the back of your eye. It’s an emergency that can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated quickly.
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that happens when your retina pulls away from the tissue around it. Learn more about the types, causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment ...
Blunt eye trauma can cause bruises and scarring of the retina. Following a blunt trauma, tears can develop and lead to blinding retinal detachments at any time in life. Symptoms of retinal ...