Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment – Emergency Vision Preservation for R.K. Eye & Retina Center. This is a critical page to educate, assure, and prompt immediate action — scientifically structured, emotionally urgent, bilingual, and tuned for middle-aged adults, diabetics, trauma patients, and post-cataract individuals.
What is Retinal Detachment?
Retinal Detachment is a serious eye condition where the retina (the light-sensing layer at the back of the eye) peels away from its normal position. Without urgent treatment, the retina can permanently lose function, leading to irreversible blindness.
Causes & Risk Factors
- Severe myopia (minus number)
- Trauma or injury to the eye
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Previous eye surgery (like cataract)
- Family history of retinal disorders
- Retinal tear or hole due to aging
Symptoms – Act Immediately If You Notice:
- Sudden flashes of light (especially at corners)
- Black floaters or cobweb-like shadows
- Sudden curtain-like shadow over vision
- Sudden drop in vision – partial or full
- Wavy or distorted central vision
Why is it an Emergency?
Retinal detachment does not heal on its own. The longer it stays untreated, the greater the risk of permanent vision loss. In many cases, vision can be saved if treated within 24–72 hours.
Diagnosis
Our retina team performs urgent evaluation using:
- OCT Scan –shows fluid under the retina
- B-scan ultrasonography – if retina is not visible
- Dilated Fundus Examination –to locate the tear or detachment
Treatment Options
- Vitrectomy Surgery
- Most common treatment
- Removes vitreous fluid & reattaches retina
- Gas or silicone oil used for support
- Performed under local or general anesthesia
- Day-care or 1-day admission
- Scleral Buckling
- A silicone band placed outside the eye to push the retina back
- Ideal for young patients or trauma-related cases
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
- For minor detachments
- Gas bubble injected inside the eye to reposition the retina
Why RK Eye for Retinal Detachment?
- 24x7 emergency retina team available
- Experienced retina surgeon (Dr. Sumeet Agrawal)
- Advanced vitrectomy machines (Alcon/Zeiss)
- Emergency OCT + retina diagnostics
- Compassionate counseling & aftercare
- Cross-referral network with diabetologists & neurologists
Frequently Asked Question
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Can vision be restored after detachment?
Yes, if surgery is done early and retina is healthy
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Is the surgery risky?
Every surgery carries risk, but without surgery, vision loss is permanent.
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Will I need more than one surgery?
Sometimes yes – especially in complex or delayed cases.
Contacts
- Jaora Compound, Opp. M.Y. Hospital, Indore
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