Decreased vision and double vision (aka diplopia) after retinal detachment surgery may occur, yet is not common. The perception of "double" is more common than actually seeing two of everything. There are several causes for really seeing two images following retinal detachment surgery. Scleral Buckle May Cause Diplopia A common method to fix a retinal detachment involves the use of a … [Read more...]
Decreased Vision Following Retinal Detachment
October 7, 2010 By 106 Comments
There are many reasons why your sight may be poor following retinal detachment surgery. Obviously, it is possible that the disease actually led to loss of vision as retinal detachments can lead to blindness. There are, however, other less serious reasons for loss of vision following retinal detachment surgery. Scleral Buckle for Retinal Detachment Repair A scleral buckle is common method … [Read more...]
Vitrectomy Surgery for Retinal Detachments
April 16, 2010 By 11 Comments
Vitrectomy eye surgery for repair of a retinal detachment can be an alternative or adjunct to scleral buckle. Vitrectomy surgery involves the removal of the vitreous from the eye. This procedure was introduced (i.e. invented) in the mid-1970's and enhanced our ability to treat retinal detachments. Retinal Tears Cause Retinal Detachments Remember that the culprit in "rhegmatogenous" retinal … [Read more...]
Scleral Buckle Surgery for Retinal Detachment
April 14, 2010 By 164 Comments
A scleral buckle is one of several ways to "fix" a retinal detachment. Other ways include vitrectomy eye surgery as well as a combination of scleral buckle and vitrectomy. An office procedure, called pneumatic retinopexy, is sometimes used as well. Scleral Buckles are "Oldies But Goodies" The scleral buckle has been employed for about 75 years. The principle behind a scleral buckle is to … [Read more...]
The Cornea and How We See
November 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The cornea is the clear tissue at the front of the eye. A contact lens rests on the cornea. It is normally crystal clear, focuses light and permits light to be focused on to the retina. A healthy retina absorbs light, transmits this information to our brain........and voila.........it gives us vision. The Cornea and Focusing Power of the Eye The cornea is more than just a clear window … [Read more...]
Retinal Tears and Retinal Detachments
April 28, 2009 By 3 Comments
I just operated on a patient for a retinal detachment in his left eye. He had a previous retinal detachment repaired about 3 years ago. Three years ago, I repaired the retinal detachment by performing a vitrectomy in combination with a scleral buckle. When informed about the need for surgery in the left eye, due to the new retinal detachment, he asked if I had to perform a scleral buckle. He … [Read more...]
