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Retinal Detachment Treatment
Overview
Retinal detachment is a sight-threatening emergency requiring immediate treatment. Our retina specialists are equipped to handle these urgent cases with advanced surgical techniques including vitrectomy, scleral buckle, and pneumatic retinopexy to preserve and restore vision.
Who Needs This Service?
- Sudden appearance of floaters
- Flashes of light in vision
- Shadow or curtain over part of vision
- Sudden decrease in vision
- High myopia (increased risk)
Diagnosis & Testing
- Dilated fundus examination
- Ultrasound if view is obscured
- OCT imaging
- Visual acuity assessment
- Assessment of extent and location
Treatment & Procedure
- Laser retinopexy for tears without detachment
- Pneumatic retinopexy for select cases
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Pars plana vitrectomy
- Gas or silicone oil tamponade
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