Post Care Tips After Retinal Detachment Surgery

The retina is the vital part of the eye that enables us to see. retinal detachment is a condition where the retinagets detached from the eyeball!

• August 20, 2021
• Dr. Nidhi Gupta

The causes for such eye problems are nearsightedness, eye injury, previous eye surgeries like the cataract operation, and vitreous gel shrinking.

What are the symptoms of retinal detachment

Retinal detachment does not cause any pain. However, if you notice any of the following symptoms, it is essential you visit your doctor at the earliest. The sooner you get diagnosed and treated for your eye issue; there will be less risk of losing your eyesight.

The signs of retinal detachment are;

• Black spots or floaters.
• Fluctuating vision
• A shadow spread across your field of vision.
• Bright light flashes.
• Loss of contrast.

Retinal detachment surgery

After getting diagnosed, surgery is the only option to save your vision. The Doctor will perform a retinal surgery, after which he will pen down few guidelines to be followed.

It takes one to three months to get back to normal after surgery.

The return of vision depends upon the severity of the retinal detachment. Thus, it is recommended to visit an ophthalmologist immediately on the onset of the eye disease.

Following theseguidelines will help a person to recover from the surgery.

Guidelines after the surgery;

• Your doctor will indicate to you how to place your head after the surgery. It’s very important to maintain the position as told for the successful outcome.
• Do not rub or scratch your eyes.
• Follow a strict ritual of every medicine precisely.
• Do not use any old medications.
• When cleaning the eyes, only use a clean disposable tissue or boiled cotton.
• Sternuous exercises or strength training might not be a good idea after the surgery. Ask your doctor about which activities you can carry out generally after the surgery.
• Use eye guards post-operation. Open them only when your doctor approves of it.
• Take a break of 15-20 days before continuing your daily life routine. Do not use the computer or mobile screen. Abstain from driving, swimming.
• It is preferred that you do only the necessary daily bit with the assistance of a close family member or friend.
• If you feel any pain in the eyes, you may take analgesics for it after taking the advice of the doctor. In case; the pain is not normal, visit your doctor immediately.

Retinal detachment surgery is an intricate and crucial surgery. The contraindications are to be maintained with the whole will.

If you suspect any symptoms of retinal detachment, do not postpone your visit to the doctor. ‘The sooner, the better' saying is apt for you.

With the delay, a detached retina has the potential to turn you blind. So maintain caution before it’s too later.