No. To get best results from retinal detachment surgery, its important to get it operated as soon as possible( provided
clearance from physician is obtained). Retinal detachment surgery is different from cataract surgery as surgery for cataract can wait and is not an emergency, whereas in retinal detachment the sooner the better.
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What are flashes
Flashes are sensation of seeing or experiencing a spark of light . These flashes may occur once or twice in a day or may happen every hour. Flashes are generally seen when there occurs a pull on the retina. An immediate consultation with an eye doctor is important .
I have black objects floating in front of my eye. Should I be worried?
Seeing few black things is actually a normal thing. These generally move with eye movement are generally are not of worry. Floaters as they are called becomes of concern if they suddenly increase in number( from few to thousand in a span of hours or days). They are more dangerous if you notice blurring of vision along with it.
Any signs to detect retinal detachment early?
Sudden loss of vision( like a curtain falling in front), sudden floaters( multiple black particle of any shape floating in front of vision), sudden flashes( sensation of electric spark in eye specially with eye movement) are few of signs which may suggest presence of retinal detachment.
What is retinal detachment
It is a condition where the normal retina gets separated from its normal position. It’s a semi urgent eye condition which needs immediate treatment.
I have been advised retinal surgery. What can I expect?
Surgery for diabetic retinopathy is undertaken only in
late stages. Surgery is done for a pull on the retina / bleeding which has not
reduced on its own/ or if the retina has torn and pulled away from its normal
position.
Again visual recovery is better when surgery is
performed as early as suggested.
How often is laser done? Is it a surgery
In some conditions lasers are
repeated weekly or on consecutive days. Laser can be done as many times as
needed .
Laser is done as an outpatient procedure and no restrictions are needed after the same. For an hour or so the vision is blurred which is temporary. Its important to have an attender when planning to have a laser procedure.
Its important to have REGULAR FOLLOW UP even after laser Sometimes LASER PROCEDURE IS DONE ON SAME DAY AS INJECTION.
What is laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy
Laser is a common terminology used for various conditions for many different eye conditions.
Laser for diabetic retinopathy
is used for different purposes.
AGAIN LASER FOR DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IS NOT FOR INCREASING VISION; ITS TO PREVENT FURTHER DETERIORATION.
Will my vision be normal after taking injections
AIM OF TREATMENT IS TO PREVENT FURTHER VISUAL LOSS.
Depending on how early treatment is started, the end
results varies. The earlier treatment is started, better are the results.
How many injections are needed
There are no fixed number. The
number of injections depends on many factors: the eye condition to begin with,
control of sugar, associated kidney problems and other factors.
INJECTIONS OF ANY NUMBER WILL NOT WORK IF DIABETES AND ITS ASOCIATED RISK FACTORS ARE NOT CONTROLLED.
