| A detached retina is a condition whereby the | | | | own after 2 to 8 weeks. |
| retina peels away from the tissue that supports it. | | | | 2. You can drive if the doctor gives you |
| People who have only slight retinal detachment | | | | permission: People are often concerned about |
| can often still see fairly well, but if the | | | | their ability to drive, even after their doctor |
| detachment progresses it can lead to total loss of | | | | okays it. Note that, after this type of surgery, |
| vision in the affected eye. | | | | reaction times and depth perception may be off a |
| This condition can be expected to occur at least | | | | bit for you. Use your best judgment. |
| once during the lifetime of about 1 in 300 | | | | 3. Generally takes about 3 months for a full |
| individuals. However, it is more common in people | | | | recovery: It can take up to 3 months for you to |
| with severe myopia, who have about a 1 in 20 | | | | fully recover after this type of surgery. |
| chance of developing this condition. Retinal | | | | 4. Resume normal work activities for a few hours |
| detachment can also occur more frequently after | | | | each day: For any tasks that require extensive |
| cataract surgery. | | | | use of the eyes, such as working at a computer, |
| Detached retina surgery - also called retinal | | | | take it easy as you resume your previous work |
| detachment surgery - is often prescribed by a | | | | activities. A few hours a day to start would be |
| doctor in for people who develop this condition. | | | | appropriate. |
| There are various treatment options for this | | | | 5. Headaches and soreness in other eye are to be |
| serious eye condition, including cryotherapy | | | | expected: Do not be alarmed if you develop |
| (freezing), scleral buckle surgery, pneumatic | | | | frequent headaches or soreness. This is happening |
| retinoplexy, and vitrectomy. | | | | because your other eye is "taking over" and |
| If you have undergone detached retina surgery, | | | | compensating for the temporary lack of use of |
| here are 5 things you should know during | | | | the eye that received surgery. This pain will pass |
| recovery: | | | | in time. |
| 1. If you have a gas bubble, it could take 2 - 8 | | | | Understand that with any surgery, there will be a |
| weeks to go away: Developing a small gas bubble | | | | significant adjustment period. This can be |
| in the eye is a common occurrence with this type | | | | frustrating at times, but patience and taking the |
| of surgery. Don't worry, it will go away on its | | | | right actions will lead to a full recovery. |