Can a detached retina be repaired

Can a detached retina be repaired?

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Yes, there are various methods for treating retinal detachment . However, it is crucial to obtain treatment immediately after experiencing symptoms of this problem. Failing to do so could result in major vision problems or blindness.

How is a detached retina or macular hole repaired?

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To repair the damaged retina, your ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) removes some of your eye’s vitreous (the gel-like substance that fills the inside of your eye) and injects a gas bubble into your eye to take its place. This bubble holds the ret…

What is a detached retina and how is it repaired?

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“About the size of a postage stamp, the retina is an extremely thin tissue lining the inside of the back of the eye that allows us to interpret what we see,” says Ruben Lemos, M.D., a board-certified ophthalmologist at Kelsey-Seyb…

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Will surgery to repair a detached retina cause cataracts to form immediately after the surgery?

Q: had eye surgery 3 weeks ago to repair a detached retina and was told the was a possibility that cataracts might occur sometime in the future. I went in for 2 checkups during the 3 week period and was told everything looked fine. Now today 22 days after the surgery, I still cannot see anything at all out of the repaired eye and was told I need cataract surgery ASAP, that the retina surgery caused the cataracts to form almost immediately. The surgeon is losing credibility, as I went from doing very well to needing a second almost immediate surgery in the space of two weeks. Can anyone tell me if this is an expected outcome of surgery for a detached retina. Thanx

A: Trauma to the eye, such as surgery, can cause cataracts to form. Unfortunately, I don’t have much more experience with this but I do know that if the lens of your eye (where the cataract is formed) is touched by a surgical instrument, a cataract can form very quickly.

What needs to be done to repair a partially detached retina?

Q: Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudamire just had a serious eye injury where he has a “partiallly detached retina.” My question is what is that? How can it be fixed? And if anyone knows, how did this happen to Amare?

A: The retina is a layer of cells at the back of the eye that receives light and transmits those signals to the brain. If it comes loose from the back of the eye, it cannot transmit the signals properly anymore and vision deteriorates. It can be caused by impact, and some people are more genetically predisposed to it than others.If it is only partially detached, a laser can be used to generate scar tissue around the tear and keep it from detaching further. If it is largely detached, surgery (a scleral buckle or a vitrectomy) is indicated.DK

If anyone has the time to read my responses to the MEPS questions and evaluate? 73 yes/no questions?

Q: 1. Asthma, wheezing, or inhaler use – Yes, yes, yes. Very very mild. 2. Dislocated joint, including knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle or other joint – no3. Epilepsy, fits, seizures, or convulsions – no4. Sleepwalking – no5. Recurrent neck or back pain – no6. Rheumatic fever – no7. Foot pain – no8. A swollen, painful, or dislocated joint or fluid in a joint (knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow, etc.) – no9. Double vision – no10. Periods of unconsciousness – no11. Frequent or severe headaches causing loss of time from work or school or taking medication to prevent frequent or severe headaches – no12. Wear contact lenses (If so, bring your contact lens kit and solution so you can remove your contact when we test your vision at the MEPS; also, if you have a pair of eyeglasses, bring them with you no matter how old they are.) – no13. Fainting spells or passing out – no14. Head injury, including skull fracture, resulting in concussion, loss of consciousness, headaches, etc. – no 15. Back surgery – no16. Seen a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, counselor or other professional for any reason (inpatient or outpatient) including counseling or treatment for school, adjustment, family, marriage or any other problem, to include depression, or treatment for alcohol, drug or substance abuse – no# 17. Any of the following skin diseases: Eczema – no# Psoriasis# Atopic dermatitis18. Irregular heartbeat, including abnormally rapid or slow heart rates – no19. Allergic to bee, wasp, or other insect stings (itching/swelling all over and/or get short of breath) – no20. Heart murmur, valve problem or mitral valve prolapse – no21. Allergic to wool – no 22. Heart surgery – no23. Been rejected for military service (temporary or permanent) for medical or other reasons – no24. Any other heart problems – no25. High blood pressure – no 26. Discharged from military service for medical reasons – no27. Ulcer (stomach, duodenum or other part of intestine) – no28. Received disability compensation for an injury or other medical condition – no29. Hepatitis (liver infection or inflammation) – no30. Intestinal obstruction (locked bowels), or any other chronic or recurrent intestinal problem, including small intestine or colon problems, such as Crohn’s disease or colitis – I was once severely constipated, does that count?31. Detached retina or surgery for a detached retina – no32. Surgery to remove a portion of the intestine (other than the appendix) – no33. Any other eye condition, injury or surgery – no34. Are you over 40? (If so, call the MEPS for information on special requirements for over-40 physicals) – no35. Gall bladder trouble or gall stones – no36. Jaundice – no37. Missing a kidney – no38. Allergy to common food (milk, bread, eggs, meat, fish or other common food) – no39. (Females only) Abnormal PAP smear or gynecological problem40. (Males only) Missing a testicle, testicular implant, or undescended testicle – no41. Broken bone requiring surgery to repair (with or without pins, plates, screws or other metal fixation devices used in repair) – i fractured the ligaments in my knee in 5th grade, no more issues with my knee.42. Ruptured or bulging disk in your back or surgery for a ruptured or bulging disk – no43. Thyroid condition or take medication for your thyroid – no44. Limitation of motion of any joint, including knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow, hip or other joint – no45. Drug or alcohol rehab – no46. Kidney, urinary tract or bladder problems, surgery, stones or other urinary tract problems – no47. Sugar, protein or blood in urine – no48. Surgery on a bone or joint (knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, etc.) including Arthroscopy with normal findings – no49. Taking any medications – no50. Pain or swelling at the site of an old fracture – no51. Perforated ear drum or tubes in ear drum(s) – no52. Anemia – no53. Ear surgery, to include mastoidectomy or repair of perforated ear drum, hearing loss or need/use a hearing aid – no54. Night blindness – no55. Arthritis – no56. Absence or disturbance of the sense of smell – no57. Absence or removal of the spleen, or rupture or tear of the spleen without removal – no58. Anorexia or other eating disorder – no59. Cracked bone or fracture(s) – the knee thing 60. Bursitis – no61. Braces (If you wear or are planning on obtaining braces for your teeth, have the orthodontist submit a letter stating that braces will be removed before active duty date; release form and sample format can be found in the Recruiter’s Medical Guide.) – no62. Loss of finger, toe or part thereof – no63. Loss of the ability to fully flex (bend) or fully extend a finger, toe or other joint – no64. Shoulder, knee, or elbow problem (out of place) – no65. Locking of the knee or other joint – no66. Giving way of knee or other joint – no67. Cataracts or surgery for cataracts – no68. Eye surgery, including

A: 1.Asthma, wheezing, or inhaler use – Yes, yes, yes. Very very mild.if you say yes to this they will DQ you30. Intestinal obstruction (locked bowels), or any other chronic or recurrent intestinal problem, including small intestine or colon problems, such as Crohn’s disease or colitis – I was once severely constipated, does that count?doesn’t count so just say no41. Broken bone requiring surgery to repair (with or without pins, plates, screws or other metal fixation devices used in repair) – i fractured the ligaments in my knee in 5th grade, no more issues with my knee.just say no if it doesn’t bother you anymore59. Cracked bone or fracture(s) – the knee thing say nothis is how it works.. if you say “yes” to almost anything you will get DQ’ed meps motto… “yes” means Your Enlistment Stops “no” means Never ending Opportunities