Symptoms of the disease include: the appearance of tiny specks in the field of vision, unreasonable flashes of light in one or both eyes, blurred vision, narrowing of the peripheral vision area, and others. The causes of retinal detachment can be different, including aging, trauma, severe myopia, genetic predisposition, or diabetes.
Examination before treatment of retinal detachment abroad
The doctor performs the diagnosis of retinal detachment using an ophthalmoscope. This instrument with a bright light source and lens provides a very detailed overview of holes, tears, and film detachments. If bleeding in the eye interferes with the examination, ultrasound imaging is prescribed.
Treatment of minor retinal injuries abroad
Surgery is the main method of treating retinal detachment abroad. If there is a small tear (until the retina detaches), it is recommended to seal the film using laser surgery (photocoagulation) or cryosurgery (freezing). Both procedures create a scar that helps close the mesh film. This prevents the passage of fluid and further detachment of the retina. Photocoagulation and cryodestruction cause minor discomfort and are performed on an outpatient basis.
Treatment of retinal detachment abroad
If the retina is detached, urgent surgery is required (within two weeks of diagnosis). There are several types of surgery, the choice of which depends on the severity of the pathology.
- Pneumatic retinopexy. During surgery, the surgeon inserts a bubble of air or gas into the central part of the eye (vitreous body). With a certain positioning, the bubble pushes the area of the film with a gap to the wall of the eye, stopping the flow of liquid into the space behind the retina. After this procedure, cryopexy is usually used to remove the retinal tear.
- Scleral buckles. The operation involves applying and sewing a piece of silicone material onto the white membrane of the eye (sclera) above the affected area. This procedure removes some of the tension caused by the vitreous body from the retina. If the patient has multiple tears and detachments, the surgeon can create a scleral buckle that surrounds the entire eye like a belt. The buckle is placed in such a way that it does not interfere with vision, and is usually left on permanently.
- Vitrectomy. During this procedure, the surgeon removes the vitreous body along with any tissue that touches the retina. Then air, gas, or silicone liquid is injected into the resulting space. It helps to smooth the retina. Eventually, the injected material is absorbed, and the vitreous body is restored through natural processes.
After surgical treatment of retinal detachment abroad, vision improves after a couple of months.
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