Patients undergoing retinal detachment treatment at Manipal Hospitals receive specialised care with rapid assessment by an experienced ophthalmologist. Retinal detachment is a sight-threatening emergency, and treatment is usually recommended soon after diagnosis.
The treatment choice is determined by the nature of the retinal detachment, its extent, and whether any retinal tears are present. In some cases, small retinal tears may be treated with laser photocoagulation or cryotherapy. It seals the tear and prevents fluid from collecting under the retina. If the retina has become detached, surgical intervention is necessary.
Surgery to repair retinal detachment may involve pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckle surgery or vitrectomy. All these procedures aim to seal retinal tears and reattach the retina to its normal position.
After treatment, patients are followed regularly to ensure the retina remains attached and healing occurs as expected. The improvement in vision depends on how rapidly treatment was carried out and whether the macula was detached prior to surgery. Some patients notice gradual improvement in their vision over time. Vision recovery also depends on how long the retina was detached and the severity of the detachment. Early treatment may result in improved vision.
