faq_category: Retinal Detachment

Yes, the macula is an essential part or center of the retina responsible for sharp detailed central vision. It is an oval-shaped pigmented area. These are the cells that are light sensitive and they provide detailed central vision.

As retinal detachment progresses the risk of losing eyesight and even complications during surgery increases. The macula is essentially the center of the retina, damage to this part causes vision loss, defective, distorted or reduced sight. Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is caused due to old age or people aged above 60.

Retinal detachment is diagnosed by ophthalmologist/retina specialist by doing indirect ophthalmoscopy after dilation of the pupil. Though it can be suspected by ophthalmoscopy confirmation and then the cause can be determined by a retina specialist by doing indirect ophthalmoscopy.

Retinal detachment can be prevented if regular eye checkups are taken yearly or half-yearly. Early diagnosis is the key to curb vision loss (partial or total). Prompt treatment can be taken for a minor tear of the retina if you notice tiny specks or floaters. Visit a retina specialist early.

The cost of a retinal surgery depends on the type of surgery and the stage of the disease. Please talk to our Counsellors Mrs. Lakshmi (Mobile: +91-9505263344) and Mrs. Sunitha (Mobile: +91-8885188855) to get the exact estimate of the cost.

Yes, retinal detachment can be repaired by surgery. There are no medical means of management. A laser is used as part of surgery to treat a retinal tear. most of the retinal detachments are either treated by a vitrectomy or scleral buckling surgery. They have a good visual prognosis if operated early.

retinal detachment surgery by either a vitrectomy or scleral buckling would last from 1 to 2 hours depending on the complexity of the case. Most of the vitrectomy surgeries in adults are done under a local anesthesia scleral buckling surgeries preferably done under general.

The doctor administers eye drops that widen the pupil. Retina is examined through indirect ophthalmoscopy where light is shone into the eye and a special lens is used to see the retina. Early diagnosis will help you save your eye from blindness.

Yes, it as an emergency/ urgency. general ophthalmologists who after suspicion refer these cases to retina specialists on an emergency basis. Retina specialists after examination, consultation and counseling prefer to perform the surgery at the earliest within days. Consulting a retina specialist is advisable at the earliest. The duration of time between the onset of…

Yes. if the retinal detachment is not diagnosed on time and referred to a specialist and if the patient does not undergo surgery as per advice on an emergency basis there can be a partial or total loss of vision