Retinal detachment is an urgent condition that needs to be operated on most often as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours. During ablation, the retina ruptures, and a retinal hole is created. Eye water enters through the retinal hole and detaches the retina from the back of the eye.
What are the symptoms of ablation?
The patient sees the creation of dark curtains. When detachment reaches the center of vision or macula, which can occur within 1 to 2 days, vision becomes very poor and the person can no longer read or recognize people.
How is retinal ablation treated?
Retinal detachment is treated with an operation called a vitrectomy. Because the retina feeds only while glued to the back of the eye, any retinal detachment or ablation permanently damages the retina. Therefore, eye surgery needs to be performed as soon as possible and any waiting can lead to poorer results after surgery.
How long does recovery take and how to behave after surgery?
After only 10 days with uncomplicated ablations, the patient can return to daily activities. For the first 10 days after the operation, it is necessary to rest and position the body, usually on the side or sitting with the head facing down. After the operation, reading, working on a laptop, or watching television with the other eye is allowed.
Why Ophthalmology Polyclinic Dr. Balog?
In retinal ablation, time plays a key role, so it is necessary to contact us as soon as possible so that we can immediately arrange surgery for you to save good vision function because delaying surgery is not good for the final result. A special advantage of our Polyclinic is the possibility of organizing the operation within 24 – 48 hours, the operation is performed under local anesthesia and going home is possible the same day, and the operation is completed with gas. During each operation, although it is performed under local anesthesia, an anesthesiologist is present who monitors blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, blood oxygen, and blood sugar levels, and can intervene if necessary.
