Retinal Detachment

The two can be combined for a favourable outcome. A tamponade is an internal bandage which may be silicone oil or gas. Your ophthalmologist will decide what’s best for the eye intra-operatively (during surgery).

It’s urgent. The longer the wait the poorer the visual outcome. Retinal detachment can eventually be inoperable (PVR). Macula off retinal detachment  can be operated  within two weeks for best visual outcomes.

Yes. Central serous retinal detachment is associated with stress which causes high cortisol levels resulting in pockets of retinal detachment.

A Fundus Flourescine Angiogram is a diagnostic tool used to confirm or refute this diagnosis. It is a useful specialised test in many clinical settings.

Vision may take many months to improve and in some cases may never fully return. Unfortunately, some patients, particularly those with chronic retinal detachment, do not recover most of their  vision. The more severe the detachment, and the longer it has been present, the less vision may be expected to return.

A scleral buckle is a piece of silicone sponge, rubber, or semi-hard plastic that your eye doctor (ophthalmologist) places on the outside of the eye (the sclera, or the white of the eye). This material is sewn to the eye to keep it in place. The buckling element is usually left in place permanently. This helps shorten the distance between the retina and the underlying layer that nourishes the retina(choroid)

Usually not. Its however visible to a trained eye.

This  is becoming more popular in ensuring retinal re-attachment in select cases. Your doctor will recommend this option if applicable.

There is no cut off age. Modern day surgery is very safe. It is important to have your vision restored to prevent falls which may impact your quality of life.