I got the same symptom of Retinal Detachment with my right eye , ( i got poor vision, notice spots, floaters and flashes of light, and seeing a shadow coming across from the side of my right eye, this mostly happen when im in the bright light, in the sun or when im outside.
I know An eye surgeon must reattach a detached retina with Laser photocoagulation.
My question is:
Is this procedure painful and do I have a good Percentage to have my full vision back
Im very worry and I appreciate you guys reading this,
Thank you
2006-06-30 13:57:34 · 1 answers · asked by CHIA HEAD 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
How long has this been going on? Has a retinal specialist told you the retina is torn/detacted?
As for surgery,which you may/or may not need, don't let fear keep you from trying...
Certainly anything is better than losing your sight
Let us know please...
2006-06-30 14:15:36 · answer #1 · answered by Merry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do have a detachment or a retinal tear it must be taken care of immediately. Your odds of saving your vision GREATLY increase if you seek help sooner rather then later. If there is a tear or a detachment it will worsen with time and no amount of surgery can save it. However, if it is caught and treated in a timely way the odds of saving your vision and having 100% recovery greatly increase.
Laser surgery to treat a detachment is not in any way painful as the eye is not cut and the retina does not have nerve endings for pain (which is why a detachment or tear does not cause pain). Additionally the examination to determine if you have a detachment is painless- I have had it done many times.
I urge you to seek treatment RIGHT AWAY. Detached retinas are EMERGENCIES in the medical community and I can not stress the importance of prompt treatment.
2006-07-01 19:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by pestkaj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋