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… Retinal Detachment On this page: Related … or other eye disorders may also cause these tears or holes. Traction on the retina. If tissue builds up between the … retina away from the back of the eye. The pulling is called traction. Fluid buildup under the retina. This fluid buildup …
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… Pneumatic Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why … retinopexy is a surgery to repair certain types of retinal detachments . It is usually an outpatient procedure …
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… Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done … eye. This buckling effect on the sclera relieves the pull (traction) on the retina, allowing the retinal tear to settle …
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… Posterior Vitreous Detachment On this page: Related … the gel can pull so hard on the retina—a process called traction—that it tears the retina. The tear then allows fluid to collect under the retina and may lead to a retinal detachment . PVD that results from injury, …
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… Retinal Imaging On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Retinal imaging uses special cameras and scanners to make … is getting worse or if treatment is working. You may need retinal imaging if: You have diabetes or diabetic …
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… Laser Photocoagulation and Cryopexy for Retinal Tears On this page: Surgery Overview Related … cryopexy are used to fix tears in the retina and prevent a retinal detachment . These methods work well to treat certain …
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… from the middle of the eye . It may be done when there is a retinal detachment or if blood in the vitreous gel (vitreous … be done along with other treatments to: Repair or prevent traction retinal detachment . Repair very large tears in the …
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… toward a dark background. The brief flashes may occur with retinal detachment . New floaters —shadows or dark objects that … field. Sudden development of floaters may be a sign of a retinal tear. A dark curtain or veil across part of your …
