Retinal detachment is a condition in which the retina separates from the underlying tissue and results in vision loss. Surgical treatment methods include scleral buckle surgery, vitrectomy, or pneumatic retinopexy. They aid in reattaching and repositioning the retina, thus preserving vision.
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My son has a partially detached retina and lost his eye vision.
Query: Hello doctor, My son was born three months premature and now he is 36 years old. He had ROP and suffered a partially detached retina and lost most of his vision in that eye. It was never repaired because we were told it was not detected soon enough. Are there any advancements in treatment where his ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Science is evolving rapidly and a lot of research is directed toward restoring vision in people with retinal problems. Unfortunately, there is no proven treatment for restoring immature retinas, though retinal transplants are being tried for people with other retinal... Read Full »