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Vision Saved by Web Site
Vision saved by reading a web site? Yes, my patient saved his own vision after reading about retinal detachments on this blog. Learning from a credible health information source (this blog) about...
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Scleral Buckle Surgery for Retinal Detachment
A scleral buckle is one of several ways to “fix” a retinal detachment. Other ways include vitrectomy eye surgery as well as a combination of scleral buckle and vitrectomy. An office procedure, called...
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Vitrectomy Surgery for Retinal Detachments
Vitrectomy eye surgery for repair of a retinal detachment can be an alternative or adjunct to scleral buckle. Vitrectomy surgery involves the removal of the vitreous from the eye. This procedure was...
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Gas Injection for Retinal Detachments
Injecting gas into the eye, called pneumatic retinopexy, is the fourth way to fix retinal detachments. Other methods include Scleral Buckle Vitrectomy Eye Surgery Combination of Scleral Buckle and...
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Eye Surgery Removes Floaters
Persistent floaters that decrease vision can be removed. A vitrectomy, a retinal eye operation, can be used to successfully remove the vitreous and the “floaters” located within this gel-like tissue....
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Eye Drops to Help You Heal
After eye surgery, there are several eye drops to help you recuperate, and heal, quickly. These eye drops usually include an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and sometimes, an eye drop to keep you...
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Eye Patches After Surgery
Patching the eye after surgery is a matter of routine. The eye patch is usually worn only overnight and then removed for the rest of the post-operative period. It can offer protection, reduce...
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When a Cataract Comes Back
While not a retinal problem, cataracts can “return” and can mimic the symptoms of the original cataract; blurred vision, glare and distortion. This can usually be remedied by a simple painless laser...
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Your Eye Treatments
Eye drops are the most common form of medication for your eyes. There are also ointments (aka salves), pills and injectable medicines. The eye is unique in the many ways. It can be treated directly...
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Retinal Tears and Vitreous Hemorrhage
A vitreous hemorrhage may be caused by a retinal tear. Sometimes there is so much blood in the eye that direct examination is impossible and we can only guess at the most likely cause. It is the most...
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