High-Precision Special Procedures Can Treat Retinal Detachment Effectively

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What is Retinal detachment?Why does Retinal detachment occur?

The risk-prone Population.Common symptoms.How do Ophthalmologists deal with it?

What is Retinal detachment?

Retinal detachment is a problem associated with eyes when the retina separates from the backside.

In most of the cases, retinal detachment is an emergency that needs immediate intervention of an ophthalmologist.

Continue..When we look an object, light passes through

the outer layer and gets focused on the retina. Lens plays an important role in focusing the light rays properly.

Retina is made of delicate tissues, and it makes the inside of the eye. It has the ability of converting optical signals into electrical signals that reach the brain through optical nerves.

Continue..Light gets focused on an incredibly small

area of the retina (called macula) that is about the size of a pinhead.

It is highly précised and specialized part of the eye that gives every detail of an object when we look at it directly. This part is responsible for identifying colors.

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The remaining part of the retina gives us the side vision or peripheral vision. There is a clear gel-like substance filled in the eye that passes the light to the macula.

Why does Retinal detachment occur?Among various causes, the most common one

is a tiny hole or tear in the retina. It causes the leakage of fluid between layers of the retina and it gets detached gradually. 

As per experts, when vitreous gel detaches from the retina that is known as PVD or Posterior Vitreous Detachment, then it tears the retina. However, a gradual PVD may not cause retinal detachment. A direct blow t the eye may cause retinal detachment.

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tissues from the inner side of the vitreous on the retina.

There is a pressure or traction on the retina due to these tissues that may cause a detachment. Sometimes, these tissues pull it from the back side causing a displacement as well.

The risk-prone Population.

Statistics reveals that it is a rare ailment; 1 out of 10000 people can have retinal detachment. It happens after the age of 16 years.

Elderly people of more than 60 years have the most chances of getting affected by it because maximum changes in the vitreous fluid occur during this age.

Continue..When there is retinal detachment occurs in

one eye, there is very high probability that it will happen in the other eye as well.

Experts say that around 2 to 10 percent detachments happen in both eyes.

Common symptoms There are some common symptoms that give

an indication of the problem.

Floaters Flashing lights Shadows

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Floaters: We all feel floaters in the form of tiny black

objects floating freely.Short-sighted people have more floaters than

those who are normal sighted.If there is a sudden increase in the number or

there is a shower of dust like floaters, then it is a cause of concern.

Continue.. Flashing lightsSometimes, people feel flashing lights around

the edges of the vision. It is caused by stimulation of the retina from inside due to vitreous gel pulling on the retina.

It is important to visit an eye specialist immediately so that exact problem can be diagnosed.

Continue.. ShadowsA detached retina is not able to work properly,

and there is a dark shadow that prevents vision on the edges.

As it detaches further, the dark shadow approaches the center of the vision.

The case has to be reported to Ophthalmologists immediately for quick diagnosis and treatment.

How do ophthalmologists deal with it?

Surgical procedure is carried out to reposition the retina at the right place. Timing is critically important because an early diagnosis brings the best results.

An untreated retina can cause permanent blindness. The surgery is a complex one, and doctors look at various parameters before going for it.

Continue... Some methods given by doctors.

Vitrectomy

Scleral buckle

Gus bubble surgery

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Vitrectomy In this method, the vitreous gel is

replaced with a gas bubble or clear silicon oil. They hold retina at the right place.

Continue... Scleral buckleIn this method, a tiny piece of plastic or silicon

sponge is placed on the eye in such a way that it moves the eye slightly inwards.

It adjusts the detachment, and the problem is resolved. The area is sealed using Cryotherapy, and it is invisible from the front.

Continue... Gus bubble surgeryTechnically known as Pneumatic Retinopexy, the

method is useful when the detachment is small and uncomplicated.

A bubble of non-reactive gas is inserted into the vitreous gel. It puts pressure on the retina and keeps it in the right position.

Continue...The gas gets absorbed by the fluid after some

time, but the retina remains attached.

There is blurry vision initially due to the bubble, but it becomes normal as the size reduces.

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