Here’s an updated review of retinal detachments: signs and symptoms of retinal detachment, when to call your doctor and the timing of surgery, if needed.
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Scleral Buckle and Vitrectomy to Fix Retinal Detachments
There are several ways to repair retinal detachments including vitrectomy and scleral buckle. When do I combine the procedures? Here are the advantages and disadvantages.
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Scleral Buckle vs. Vitrectomy
Here’s a question about retinal detachment repair: Scleral Buckle vs Vitrectomy? Here’s my feeling about this comment and which may be better.
Vitrectomy and Scleral Buckle for Retinal Detachment | Retina Specialist Virginia
This is the last in a short series of fixing a retinal detachment. Using both procedures, success rate must be leveraged against complications.
Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment | Retina Specialist, Fairfax, Va.
When do I use vitrectomy for retinal detachment? This is a series on methods to repair retinal detachments.
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage; “Complication” of Vitrectomy?
Bleeding on the outside of the eye is called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. Sometimes related to disease, it’s common following retina surgery.
Alcon Constellation System Provides the Safest Vitrectomy
25 gauge vitrectomy has made retinal surgery much safer. The Constellation Vision System 25 gauge vitrectomy is simply the best and the safest.
Macular Pucker Surgery
Vitrectomy for macular pucker is my favorite surgery. I recommend surgery as soon as you notice changes in the vision.
What is 25 Gauge Vitrectomy?
25 gauge vitrectomy has advantages other than no stitches and quicker healing. Due to the thinness of the instruments, the operation is now safer, too.
Should We Be Doing Early Vitrectomy for Vitreous Hemorrhage?
By Dr. Ari WeitznerA small study confirmed suspicions that early vitrectomy for vitreous hemorrhage detected retinal tears (almost 50%) missed by ultrasound. Complications of surgery were low (less than 5%). Perhaps it’s time we re-consider our c…