Athena Eye Care Retinal Detachment
Photo of a retina tear which has caused partial retinal detachment
This is a sight threatening condition where fluid accumulates between two layers of the retina. Retina is somewhat like the film of a camera and is situated in the back of the eye. Initial symptoms are mild such as increase of seeing of floaters or flashes of light inside the eye. Later a dark patch appears which eventually obstructs the vision. Treatment in most cases is surgical. Retinal detachment usually begins from asymptomatic holes or tears in the peripheral retina which appear on its own, after trauma or as an inherited weakness of the eye. When detected early a minor laser procedure or application of cold burns through cryo probe can arrest such retinal holes or tears from progressing to retinal detachment. Once the retina is fully detached a surgery called scleral bucking surgery where a silicon band and tyre is put opposite the retinal hole or tear is done. A microsurgical procedure called vitrectomy can also repair the retinal detachment by working inside the eye. Multiple surgeries may sometimes be required to attach the retina.
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