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Retinal Eye Surgery Recovery

Retinal eye surgery recovery usually means the problem with the retina has now been resolved, and a patch is placed over the affected area for a few days. The patient must avoid lifting anything, and in general just be patient while healing takes place. In some instances, the patient is instructed to lie still in bed for a few days to let healing begin. Retina eye surgery is often the only thing between a patient and blindness. This part of the eye is vital to vision, in that light reflects off images and go through the cornea, then through the lens, and onto the retina where the image is "developed" and the brain makes sense of it.

The retina has two parts: the peripheral retina and the macula. The peripheral surrounds the macula, which is very small and is what is used when we see something out of the corner of our eye. Because peripheral vision isn't bringing in the detail clearly, it ca not be used for reading or other close work. If someone is seen off to the side, they may be recognizable because of their general shape, but it will be impossible to distinguish the expression on a face. Retina eye surgery is used to address such problems as retinal detachment and interocular infection. Retinal and vitreous problems can cause severe loss of vision or even blindness. Most serious retinal problems that require surgery are caused by problems with the vitreous.

When a tear occurs, the vitreous liquid may seep under the retina, lifting that part up off the back wall of the eye, and this separation is called a detachment. Each year in North America, approximately one out of every 10,000 people develops a retinal detachment. Symptoms include floaters, or a gray curtain or veil moving across the field of vision. Retina eye surgery or cryo-surgery is used to secure that part to the eye wall around the retinal tear. The patient will be required to maintain a certain head position for several days. Sometimes this procedure can be done in the ophthalmologist's office. A flexible band is placed around the equator of the eye to counterbalance any force pulling the retina out of place. Retinal eye surgery recovery will result in some discomfort. Medications are usually given, and the patient is advised when to resume normal activity. A change of glasses may be necessary after the reattachment has been accomplished.

Any surgery has some risk; however, left untreated, a retinal detachment will usually result in permanent severe vision loss or blindness. Some of the surgical risks during retinal eye surgery recovery include infection; bleeding; high pressure inside; or cataract. Most retina eye surgery is successful, although a second operation is sometimes needed. If the retina cannot be reattached, the patient will continue to lose sight and will ultimately become blind.

Vision may take many months to improve after retinal eye surgery recovery, and in some cases may never fully return. The more severe the detachment, and the longer it has been present, the less likely the vision may be expected to return. For this reason, it is very important to see an ophthalmologist at the first sign of trouble. If an operation is proven to be necessary, the retinal eye surgery recovery will be less troublesome if it is done as early as possible.

Since vision is so important to the way we relate to the world around us, it is something every person should take care of in every way possible. Proper care of the body through nutrition and exercise will ensure that the eyes are in good health too. Proper equipment when engaged in activities that could harm the eyes is also important. Glasses that protect them from fragments of wood or metal could be vital to vision. Avoiding irritants like chemical fumes or smoke will help keep the eyes healthy. Wearing corrective lenses will avoid strain to a person's eyes, and keep them healthy. There is much we can do to help our eyes remain our means of viewing the world around us. Jesus saw that his disciples were able to see with more than their eyes alone. "But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for3 they hear." (Matthew 13:16)

Illness can affect a person's eyes in permanent ways, although usually not the retina. For instance, measles can cause visual weakness requiring corrective glasses. However, diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that causes abnormalities in the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina. They fail to provide the nutrients to maintain a healthy retina, leading to a slow or rapid loss of vision. Laser retina eye surgery can prevent further bleeding and control the visual loss. All diabetics should have a baseline evaluation by an ophthalmologist for early detection and a better chance for preserving vision.

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