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… Condition Basics What is retinal detachment? Retinal detachment is an eye problem that happens when the retina, a thin membrane of nerve tissue that …
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… buckling surgery is a common way to treat retinal detachment . It is a method of closing breaks and flattening the retina . A scleral buckle is a piece of … sclera relieves the pull (traction) on the retina, allowing the retinal tear to settle …
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… is a surgery to repair certain types of retinal detachments . It is usually an outpatient … retinopexy is done for certain types of retinal detachments. It can be useful when: A …
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… Condition Basics What is posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)? Posterior vitreous … to collect under the retina and may lead to a retinal detachment . PVD that results from … may occur suddenly and may also cause a retinal tear. What are the symptoms? The main …
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… and cryopexy are used to fix tears in the retina and prevent a retinal detachment . These methods work well to treat certain retinal tears. But some people will need …
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… Your risk for diabetic retinopathy depends largely on two things: how long you have had … damaged. Surgical removal of the vitreous gel ( vitrectomy ) may also help improve … edema. Surgical removal of the vitreous gel (vitrectomy) is done when there is …
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… of the nerve layer at the back of the eye (retinal detachment). Complications that may … easily treat this using a laser.) Glaucoma . Retinal detachment . Astigmatism or strabismus … eye problem, such as a problem with your retina . You do not have glaucoma, diabetic …
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… of the eye . It may be done when there is a retinal detachment or if blood in the vitreous … special training in treating problems of the retina. During surgery, the doctor uses small … may treat other eye problems, such as a retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, scar …
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… Overview Vision changes may mean a serious problem with … Information Eye Injuries Eye Problems in Children: Signs to Look For Retinal Detachment … Information Eye Injuries Eye Problems in Children: Signs to Look For Retinal Detachment …
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… Learning Center Learn about eye and vision health You rely on your eyes … Macular Degeneration: Taking Vitamins Amblyopia Blepharitis Blocked Tear Ducts Burns … information section Take Action Amblyopia: Wearing an Eye Patch Eye Problems: Using …
