Can a person continue to drive a vehcle after having detached retina surgery?

Answer 1

How much vision will be regained after surgery?
The primary aim of the surgery is to re-attach the retina. The vision regained primarily depends upon the 'strength' of retina, which in turn depends upon many factors, especially the duration of detachment. The earlier the surgery is done, the better are the visual results. The vision regained may not be the same as that before the detachment occurred. But in case no surgery is done, the vision is likely to deteriorate further leading to blindness, shrinking and disfiguration of eyeball. Hence it is important to do the surgery as soon as possible

A person may not be able to operate machinery or drive a car ; post surgery for retinal detachment for the following reasons:

1) gradual atrophy
2) possibilities of glaucoma, cataract formation and corneal opacity. due to adhesions
3) capsular phismosis
4) severe problem with glare both disability and discomfort
5) extreme myopia.
6) Double vision
7) Haziness worsens duting the day and by the evning comes feeling of acute discomfort [probably due to corneal edema or muscle weakness



Can the Retina re-detach?
In some patients re-detachment may occur due to formation of membranes on the retina (called Proliferative Vitreo Retinopathy). Also in 20-30% of patients operated for Vitreoretinal surgery, retinal detachment may recur after the removal of Silicone Oil. Hence the patients are required to maintain regular post-operative follow up for a long time even after the surgery

Answer 2

My mother had one years ago. I don't know about the face down, but it was successful. I am wishing your husband good look and a speedy recovery.