Just found out a good friend of mine is having some fairly invasive retina surgery this week. Last year, it apparently detached from the eye itself, they repaired it in some less-invasive surgery, but it happened again last week. I havent talked to him that much, but first of all, how does something like that even happen? Secondly, whats involved in a procedure like this?
Anyone here every had retina repair surgery?
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detached retina
detached retina
not uncommon. especially with folks who have extreme myopia (can't see objects far away) like me. I haven't gotten it (yet) but doc told me to be aware.
They basically glue it back after detached. A surgical emergency, must be operated on within day or two of detachment or vision lost.
detachment is painless, you notice it when field of vision is suddenly reduced, like a curtain pulled over part of it.
preliminary signs are sudden increase in black floaters and/or some minor fog in vision.
reoccurences happen alot.
Defenseman Al MacInnis for STL Blues is out with it, famous sax player for E Street Band, Clarence Clemons, got it in Houston last year and missed part of tour.
detached retina
not uncommon. especially with folks who have extreme myopia (can't see objects far away) like me. I haven't gotten it (yet) but doc told me to be aware.
They basically glue it back after detached. A surgical emergency, must be operated on within day or two of detachment or vision lost.
detachment is painless, you notice it when field of vision is suddenly reduced, like a curtain pulled over part of it.
preliminary signs are sudden increase in black floaters and/or some minor fog in vision.
reoccurences happen alot.
Defenseman Al MacInnis for STL Blues is out with it, famous sax player for E Street Band, Clarence Clemons, got it in Houston last year and missed part of tour.
Its a fairly serious thing to have a detached retina.
If you remember Sugar Ray Leornard the boxer had a detached retina and it almost halted his career. You could tell he had a operation long after he did as his eye always looked more watery or something.
Not sure if he fully recovered from that or not.
KOD
If you remember Sugar Ray Leornard the boxer had a detached retina and it almost halted his career. You could tell he had a operation long after he did as his eye always looked more watery or something.
Not sure if he fully recovered from that or not.
KOD
Retinal surgery........the peripheral retina and the macula comprise the retina. The macula is the center of the retina and gives the capability to see tiny detail, read fine print and recognize faces and color. The large area that surrounds the macula is called the peripheral retina and permits peripheral or side vision. A retinal detachment occurs when the retina is pulled away from its normal position in the back of the eye. Most commonly, occurs as a result of a tear or hole in the retina, which develops as a result of a posterior vitreous separation. The retinal tear or hole allows fluid to enter the subretinal space, thus detaching the retina. The retina receives oxygen and nutrients from the underlying choroid (vascular layer) of the eye. When a retinal detachment occurs, the detached retina begins to dysfunction, and ultimately, necrosis (death) ensues as a result if the retina is not reattached to the underlying choroid. As such, a retinal detachment is an urgent condition. The detached retina should be recognized and treated promptly.
A trans pars plana vitrectomy surgery is done and usually intraocular gas( gas bubble ) is used to apply pressure upon the detached area. Usually, the patient is to keep his head faced down for 7-10 days....looking at his/her feet. (good time to invest in a small plasma tv). The gas bubble will gradually get absorbed and the retinal area will reattached. Antibiotic and pred-forte drops are usually given 4 times a day for a week or longer. Tylenol or ibuprophen as needed for discomforts of the eye. Flexeril(muscle relaxant) might also help for the back. Massage table would help in sleeping, too.
Surgery is done in an out patient setting and takes around 60 minutes. A short recovery time due to the modified anesthesia that is used, so recovery time is less than one hour.
A trans pars plana vitrectomy surgery is done and usually intraocular gas( gas bubble ) is used to apply pressure upon the detached area. Usually, the patient is to keep his head faced down for 7-10 days....looking at his/her feet. (good time to invest in a small plasma tv). The gas bubble will gradually get absorbed and the retinal area will reattached. Antibiotic and pred-forte drops are usually given 4 times a day for a week or longer. Tylenol or ibuprophen as needed for discomforts of the eye. Flexeril(muscle relaxant) might also help for the back. Massage table would help in sleeping, too.
Surgery is done in an out patient setting and takes around 60 minutes. A short recovery time due to the modified anesthesia that is used, so recovery time is less than one hour.
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Buddy found out yesterday, hes having surgery Thursday. If the glue doesnt take, something about inserting a gas bubble into it? Hope everything goes OK, it sounds like serious chit.
