Retina surgery

The most frequent symptom of the initial retinal detachment of the rhegmatogenous type, although not always present are luminous flashes, sometimes repetitive and perceived over the same sector of the visual field. This may indicate the presence of a retinal rupture, a condition that can end up causing a retinal detachment. However, luminous flashes do not always appear as a symptom. The appearance of a shade, similar to a curtain, that prevents the partial or even total vision of an eye, is a symptom of a possible detachment.

In the presence of any of these symptoms, it is recommended to go to an ophthalmologist urgently to examine the retina under pupillary dilatation and by ultrasound, if necessary, which facilitates the diagnosis.

The treatment of retinal detachment is always with surgery. It requires repositioning and adaptation of the retina and can be done externally with indentation or internally with vitrectomy.  Sometimes a combination of both techniques are necessary. Adhesion is achieved by inducing a thermal lesion with a laser or by generating a cicatricial stimulus by freezing (cryotherapy). Sometimes, depending on the case, the use of intraocular gases or intraocular silicone oil may be necessary.

In some cases, preventive laser treatment of uncomplicated retinal tears with detachment is advised, Retinologists in Guadalajara.

The speed and degree of visual recovery will depend on each particular case. In general, the prognosis of a retinal detachment depends mainly on its extension, whether or not it affects the point of maximum vision (the macula) and also the time of evolution.

An annual ophthalmological examination with pupil dilation is recommended to check the retinal periphery. We will apply laser on degenerative lesions that may cause a detachment. In any case, the precocity in the diagnosis and the appropriate treatment are fundamental for a good evolution of the process.