What is Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue. Initial detachment may be localized, but without rapid treat...
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am 68 years old and live in France. On 31st July I underwent surgery to repair a detached retina. I have had two previous operations on the same eye for similar reasons in the past, the last was at Moorfields in 1975. Because Moorfields did not remove the vitreous fluid, my French surgeon was able to carry out a vitrectomy and insert a gas bubble. 14 days after the operation all appeared to be going well but at my second consultation some 10 days after that, the surgeon said the retina had partially detached again. I am now waiting to see him again shortly when he should be able to advise me whether another operation will be needed or whether laser treatment could be effective.
I am seeking some advice as to what might be going on inside this eye because I do appear to have more or less all round vision but it is very blurry (like looking through fog). It is as if there is not enough light getting through to light up the images! If the retina has detached again why can I see images all round albeit foggily? In addition, the affected eye seems to be 'pulling' as if struggling to function and sometimes feels dry. I am prescribed four types of drops (cosopt,indometacin, iopidine and a sterile occular lubricant. Whilst I do speak reasonable French but it is difficult to discuss in detail with my surgeon, the symptoms I have described above. If you are able to give me any advice this will help enormously with coming to terms with my condition. My regards Alan Posted on 09/04/08, 10:09 am |
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Last winter I had 2 retinal detachments in the same eye within 1 month. I had gas bubble surgery for both and the second one worked really well as it has been 7 months since the surgery. My vision suffered a bit and I needed a new prescription. I also have a cataract now which is common following this type of surgery. Your blurriness may be caused by a cataract. Mine will be removed soon and a new lens installed and then I expect my vision to improve considerably.
I don't know exactly what caused the detached retina but my retina specialist said it was probably due to lattice degeneration. 
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Thanks for your post. I have now had a second operation, this time involving both laser and gas bubble. So far all is going well but will know for sure when I visit the clinic next week. The blurred vision is not due to cataract as I had surgery for that some years ago. My specialist tells me that although central vision may be less than perfect, once the eye settles down and the gas disappears, I should regain reasonable vision in time.
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Hello Alan,
I was glad to hear your laser/gas bubble surgery went well. How are you doing now. I just today noticed your reply to me. I will be getting my cataract surgery the first week in December and if all goes well, I will have the left eye done 2 weeks later. I will be doing both eyes because I will have monovision which means my right eye will see far and my left eye will see near. I may or may not need glasses after the surgery. I am a little nervous about it but it has to happen. Is cataract surgery difficult? Can you tell me more about yours? Thanks in advance and once again I hope you are doing well now.
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