Retinal Detachment | Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

[@panchalharish]

This is my third retina operation in the past 10 or so years. The first one was a hole detected in my retina about ten years ago which was duly repaired with laser surgery. The second one happened in 2015 when I suddenly noticed that I was loosing vision in my left. I noticed a dark shadow started to appear from the bottom of my eye and gradually increased and by the time I was at the hospital I had lost complete vision in my eyesight. It had effected my macula as well. After the op I had to posture my head down ward for about 10 days. I regained virtually full and clear vision, the only thing was that due to the damage to the macula I had a slight distorted view from the left eye. But all in all I got used to it and did not even realise it as the right eye became the dominant eye. All was well until last week when I noticed a small shadow appearing at the bottom left of my left eye. I immediately went to the hospital eye department where it confirmed that I had a tear. The following I had an operation ether gas was inserted to repair the retina. Luckily this time I do not have to posture downwards but sit upright or lye on my left cheek. Quite sore at the moment. Just hop it doesn’t happen again.

[@RandallWongMD]

I wish you all the best. Unusual to have recurrent detachments over so many years - at least that is my professional experience. Randy

[@Rasoglou]

Hello sir How are you going right now?

[@michael5089]

Yes, how are you??

[@francinebrown2]

Where did you do the op?

[@louabney]

Very well explained. I just had vitrectomy surgery on my left eye. Family history of detached retinas, both parents, so I had a good idea of what was happening. Thanks to my doctors for acting quickly to save my sight!

[@RandallWongMD]

Hope you are doing well and that surgery was successful. Randy

[@abinashsaikia123]

how is your vision now

[@zappyzk304]

I had retinal detachment and retinoschisis in my left eye. I now have a scleral buckle and silicone oil that will be removed after my cataract is fully developed. I am grateful to the tremendous doctor that re-attatched my retina. I am making a full recovery and feel very lucky that I live in this day and age.

[@therandomisedo7175]

How you feel now ? Did you recover? Hope for you the best 🙌

[@officience1]

Why does the buckle need to be removed? Iv heard it will permanently stay there unless there's complications. Removing the buckle surgery can lead to another detachment

[@sandycarter1917]

Thank you Dr Wong. This helps explain what is going on with our son who got an injury in karate and had a detached retina. The surgeon did the silicone buckle. We are praying for healing. Thank you again.

[@RandallWongMD]

All the best to you and your family. r

[@ErickGarcia-cj2uf]

How is your son now

[@parnell2014]

Dr. Wong, this was a great video! Thanks for posting it. I liked how your background was plain and non-cluttered. You presented the info in clear, straightforward terms and as detailed as a lay person needed to know. I subscribed! Thanks!

[@RandallWongMD]

Thanks for commenting! I never know what is appealing and relevant. Clearly trying to keep it simple. In my opinion, there are too many "doctor" videos that miss the mark. Thanks, r

[@lorettakent9944]

Thank you for taking your time to explain the eye and problems. Your clear and distinct manner is very helpful.

[@RandallWongMD]

Very nice of you to take the time and express your appreciation. Keeps me motivated! All the best, Randy

[@maryanneville4397]

Good day doc, can u have a retinal detachment surgery done with cataract surgery at the same time or how far apart can u do it

[@MyREDTAIL]

Thank you Dr. for your clear explanation, My Son has a detached Retina & is going for Surgery in a few days, Your video was helpful in understanding what is involved etc Thanks for sharing.

[@RandallWongMD]

All the best to him and your family. r

[@ErickGarcia-cj2uf]

How is he now

[@googomanpuckyeah5103]

MR WONG IS NEVER WRONG

[@RandallWongMD]

Thanks!

[@hislamb4528]

How wonderful you are for taking out some of your time to do this very informative, well done video! You also have a calming pleasant presence. God Bless You!

[@RandallWongMD]

Thanks for commenting! Randy

[@kendallcordero2710]

Hi Dr. Wong. I would love to hear you talk about this in the context of children who are presenting asymptomatic. Our 14 year old son had several holes and retinal detachment in his left eye, and had an emergency scleral buckling surgery 12 hours later at UCLA for the left eye and laser treatments in the right for his strophic holes. 3 1/2 months later, he had the same situation in the right eye and less than 48 hours later he had a 4 1/2 hour scleral buckling surgery. We know he has lattice degeneration. He has never seen floaters, flashes or the dark curtain. He is completely asymptomatic which is terrifying. All the information I find talks about a traumatic head injury or being born premature, neither of which are relevant to our son. Thank you so much in advance for any information you can offer. This is an overwhelming new topic for us. His surgery was this past week and in November. He did not have a vitrectomy.

[@RandallWongMD]

This can be quite scary. All I can recommend in your unusual situation is to closely follow his doctor's recommendations and directions. r

[@BudzzableRides]

I have had 5 retina detachments, I have buckles on both eyes. I have developed advanced glaucoma in both eyes from all the trauma from the surgery's. Cataract surgery in both eyes & multiple laser and cryotherapy's. I think that's it, but I'm starting to lose track, I can actually see pretty well considering, I have been able to drive up until this week. I have a fantastic retina specialist, he saved my vision many times! I'm having optic nerve trouble now, my glaucoma is starting to win the battle just in the last few months. Stay positive if your having eye trouble, it's amazing the talent of these eye surgeons.

[@S..u..n..i..l]

I pray to god that you will recover from this. Stay strong. Dont lose hope. God will help you.

[@ErickGarcia-cj2uf]

I’m recently developed a white flash in the corner of my left eye and I’m gonna make an appointment with an eye doctor tomorrow

[@ErickGarcia-cj2uf]

@@BudzzableRides I have my appointment today wish me luck!

[@ErickGarcia-cj2uf]

@@BudzzableRides I got back from my appointment and my retina is attached, it’s a relief but the flashes are new to me and I’m wondering if they would ever go away. I have another appointment in 6 weeks for a check up

[@ErickGarcia-cj2uf]

@@BudzzableRides I went to my appointment today and my retina is attached, its a relief but I gotta go back in 6 weeks for a check up. But the flashes are something new I just hope I learn how to live with it or if they will ever go away

[@stopthatnow]

Very clear. I've got symptoms and my hospital appointment is tomorrow, so it's good to be a bit more clued up.

[@michael5089]

How are you Stuart?

[@annehealy-swift1061]

very very informative and helpful! Thank you!

[@illicitwolf7845]

I have this and im scared to get surgery.

[@K_I_L_R_O_Y]

IllicitWolf Did you get surgery done? It’s better than going blind

[@yusufahmed89]

Are u ok

[@morphsuitman7067]

U finna be awake too

[@adrianpclbt4692]

I mean...after 2 years from this comment I can say that you would better try the surgery because if you go blind from this or from the surgery,you'll still go blind but you'd have at least a chance to "fix" your eyes with the surgery

[@dadewd7061]

This is so sad... so sorry.

[@buggeroff9]

I have suffered from a retinal detachment and a retinal tear, and I have just had a repair for both. Are there any videos showing the procedure involved?

[@RandallWongMD]

I have a few vids on just retinal detachment. More difficult to video treating the retina with laser in the office setting. Randy

[@rachc2236]

I've been getting a pain in one eye, and when I hold my hand over my good eye I get a dark circle, with all lines...

[@RandallWongMD]

Can't diagnose you based on symptoms. You should tell your own doctor. Randy

[@rachc2236]

Randall Wong apologise, I was worried, it's resolved ☺️

[@gohan3448]

@@rachc2236 what was the problem

[@rachc2236]

@@gohan3448 forgot all about that, I had ulceration....went on steroid drops and lubricant....fine now 😄

[@abdullahalfoysal5707]

Actually I don't see anything in my right eye, My doctor tolled me it's your retina problem and then he tolled me we don't able to replace retina, Now I need to know which country give service for this and how much costly?

[@lastmfstanding]

sometimes i see a very mild flash light on the left eye, when i sneeze, cough, or I have high blood pressure. The light pulsates with the heartbeat and disapears after ~2 secs. I have myopia and floaters. I'm scared.

[@RandallWongMD]

All I can say is to get examined to make sure this is nothing. r

[@xavierlucas5400]

How is it now?

[@Phatdaddy1986]

I'm doing the same thing!

[@rosauro5513]

Thank you for your expkanation Doc!highly appreciated.

[@nitsang4168]

Hi! Thank you for this very informative video. I had my eye exam lately and my doctor said that i have lattice degeneration (left eye) that could lead to retinal detachment and he recommends a laser treatment. I have had floaters (both eyes) for a year now, they are not that many. More like 2 or 3 squiggly lines in my vision. I am also experiencing seeing like white bubble-like things or as if some thin shadow passes through my upper, left side of the eye. I was going to agree to a laser until I have read that most lattice degenerations are not treated but just constantly monitored and that laser scars may sometimes cause other healthy parts of my retina to have tears and eventually detach. I wanted to get a second opinion on this but we only have one retina specialist from where i am. Could you PLEASE enlighten me on this?

[@RandallWongMD]

Sometimes lattice degeneration does need to be treated. I can't say specifically in your case because I can not examine you, but if your doctor recommends laser - I'd at least get a second opinion instead of ignoring his/her advice. Randy

[@nitsang4168]

Thank you very much!

[@stedrg5556]

Very informative, and easily understood. Just had cataract surgery but will need to see retinal specialist for possible retinal tear. Now I have a better understanding of this condition, symptoms and tx.

[@RandallWongMD]

Best of luck. Hope everything turns out okay. Thanks for the comment! All the best. Randy

[@andreliando031281]

I have done both screal buckle and vitrectomy in both of my eyes with excellent results!!!

[@RandallWongMD]

That's great news. I wish you the best! Randy

[@Mustafa-qr8vu]

i feel that my right eye is having retinal detachment, my vision of the eye is 6/36 with glasses. what would you recommend me?

[@RandallWongMD]

If you are worried that you have a retinal detachment, please get examined as soon as possible. Randy

[@manjunath9689]

@@RandallWongMD HI doctor I am Manjunath from India i have the problem in my retina so can I get personal mail ID so that I can send u details regarding my issue. Its regarding retina detachment itself

[@tita-timestoremember2016]

Just recently I experienced flashes ,it is round and very colorful,I am 60 have hypertension and type 2 diabetes .I am scared of surgery but I will see a doctor regarding this,thanks do much.

[@RandallWongMD]

Hope all is well. Randy

[@overlordp.3758]

Out of the 3 Choices which one is the best?

[@georgefereidooni6620]

My both eyes retinal has been detached since 22/02/2019 and I am not able to read my emails or text messages, because of UK do tor mis diagnose my problem, what options are available for me?

[@michael5089]

How are you Getting on George?

[@kandycandy1]

I’m anxious about the surgery next week. Last year I had my retina detached and thank goodness I was able to get surgery, but I was told I had to have some silicone oil so it would hold it in place. It’s been almost a year and I’m ready to have this silicone oil out! I had a Vitrectomy.

[@michael5089]

How are you Kandy?

[@mohammadirshad2506]

Vision kaisi hi

[@TheMrjuicer]

Hello Dr. Wong. I have a concern. I have developed floaters in both eyes. I'm almost very certain they weren't there before. I noticed how they started showing up and getting more noticeable. On my right eye there is a floater that significantly stands out almost all if the time. It's a blurry patch when im reading or looking at something and definitely impairs my vision to an extent. Its bigger than the other floaters. Also in this same eye I feel discomfort as if something is in the back of my eye and very mild pain/stinging sensation . Rare but sometimes at night while I close my eyes I can see my vision flashing or if I go from a light to dark room quickly. Before all these symptoms both eyes were very irritated and my right eye was bloodshot as if a vessel popped or something. Im only 22 and I dont think this is normal. What do you think of this based on your experience. It has been going on for about a month maybe more. Seems to me the floaters are increasing. I have had two "optometrists" look at my eye but they didn't dilate my eyes. I felt like it was a very quick brief visit. I need to see a specialist.

[@n0wise]

how are you now?

[@peterprince4452]

Dr. Wong: Great video. Two years ago I had a retinal tear and I was sent to a new retina specialist in a practice that previously only did procedures at the front of the eye like lens implants and LASIK. Two years later I have what is referred to as a 'stretched retina'. I see double flashes every few minutes and objects appear to be very distorted and much smaller in size. There are no straight lines in my left eye. I don't know if there is anything that can correct my eye. Do you have any recommendations?

[@Rasoglou]

Peter Im sorry but you need the same surgery as I did more a less Asap I recommend Sydney Westmead Hospital

[@generic_official]

Can the symptoms of a retinal detachment be confused with the symptoms of either a positive or negative dysphotopsia that typically occurs after cataract surgery? 🤔

[@destany9591]

Oh I am 25 I have to see a specialist for my eyes because I have retinopathy of Prematurity. I was born very premature, detached retinas at birth. They were lasered back in. Well I have really bad eye sight anyway. I'm extremely nearsighted. Can't make out faces. I have to walk close to the person to see their face. I have seen floaters and shadows in my vision and my vision looks like grainy. The specialist does so much testing I am surprised the lights have not blinded me! Last time he held my eye lids open as he was looking in my eyes. He told me my retinas are lasered in tightly, whoever did my laser surgery as a baby excessively lasered them so much scarring. And some myopic degeneration seen in both eyes.... I am not sure what that means

[@RandallWongMD]

I can't really comment without examining you, but if your retinas are attached with the history of ROP - you are very lucky. Randy

[@destany9591]

Randall Wong Thanks. Have a good day.

[@reneenel4338]

Good day Dr Wong. Thank you very much for your extremely informative video. I have a question. I have developed a retinal tear, but my ophthalmologist cannot find it in order to repair it. I have seen him 3 times now over the last week, and he still cannot find the tear. Is there a more sophisticated method available of finding this tear? I don't want it to develop into a retinal detachment. Thank you.

[@omarahmed2840]

The sclarel backling what time of a period needs to be in your eyes after the surgery

[@RandallWongMD]

Omar ahmed - the scleral buckle is intended to remain permanently. Thanks for your inquiry!

[@mureedqadir4570]

Randall Wong dr i have problem in my ratina .it was hited by a stone since 2006 i have a problem i am not able to see clear .i have a clot in my eye is possible to recover it???i am from Pakistan [phone] pls sir reply me on my no

[@opticool1000]

Mr Wong Thank you for your informative video regarding RRD I did my thesis on Mac off RRDs and can safely say that Mac off RRDs should be considered just as important as Mac On RRDs as time to surgery is just as crucial to preserve photoreceptor function and avoid photoreceptor death. If a Mac off RRD is treated within 24-72 hours then the visual outcomes are very favourable.

[@sawaria123]

What happens to patients who do these surgeries after 6 months of detachment.

[@RandallWongMD]

Usually the visual prognosis is not grand, but reattachment is desired to prevent loss of the eye. Randy

[@lynbeddoe4501]

Thank heavens for the information. It was so easy to understand.

[@Rasoglou]

Doctor I had the Surgery in Sydney Westmead Hospital Great Nurses Great Doctors Mine was Pneumatic with Gass Bubble Perfectly clear and perfectly without any pain or Complications But my question is Gass bubble is slowly disappearing after 10 days Do you think this is normal? If it comes back, what do you think the next surgery might be? Thank you

[@shimonarratna4551]

after removing silicone oil.why the size of eye become smaller .is there any way out to bring it into normal size.

[@RandallWongMD]

Often times the eye becomes smaller and stops working after multiple retinal detachments..."phthisis bulbi" is not reversible. I'm just guessing this may be the case. r

[@valaramathik7042]

10 years flashes and floaters problem. What do it. Eye loss or not?

[@davewebster1627]

How do you attach the retina back permanently?

[@TolerantWig]

Hello Doctor Wong! Thanks for this very informative video. My wife went to an ophthalmologist today to get her right eye examined because she said she's been seeing a small orb/spark of light that last for less than second moving from her eye's peripheral to center. The doctor examined her eye for an extensive period but couldn't conclude if there was a tear or detachment. So he referred her to another eye surgeon. I'm hoping she has none of the tear or the detachment. Any chance that these symptoms could be temporary and could heal on their own? Thanks again.

[@RandallWongMD]

Best case scenario is that she has not retinal tear or detachment. I would follow her doctor's advice regarding follow up. r

[@TolerantWig]

Thank your for your reply. The follow up went great and the second eye expert examined both her eyes with the ophthalmoscope and didn't find any tears or detachments and told us that everything was fine. I was hoping to get concrete results by having an ultrasound, but I trusted the doctor's diagnosis and didn't worry about that too much. Thanks again.

[@xavierlucas5400]

How is it now?

[@TolerantWig]

@@xavierlucas5400 everything's fine thankfully.

[@xavierlucas5400]

@@TolerantWig Glad to hear that and Have the flashes now stopped?

[@wendycantrend2261]

Hi I have really sore eyes I think it's a macula hole and retina detachment which operation do you recommend? Thank you Wendy

[@himanshuroy3531]

Which test is best for retina detachment chekup, oct Or ultrasound plz say, I'm waiting

[@luhs1969]

My son had retina detachment when he was a baby. Born premature. Done buckling and vitrectomy surgeries when he was 6 months old. Both eyes. Surgery was not that successful. Now 18 years old, his left eye is blind and right eye can see only flashes. Can he still have a second chance to repair the retina?

[@jececlia4703]

I didn't see dark shadow unless I cover one eye and only my left eye is open

[@jerwinlaurente3896]

Thank you Doc Wong, my vitrectomy surgery will be next week 🙏🏻

[@RandallWongMD]

Good luck to you. Randy

[@chrispadilla1200]

I had laser surgery about two ago for retina tear and I feel it’s worse the black floaters are still there and pain on top of right side of the eye and my vision is worse before I had the surgery is this normal and thank you

[@soomiish]

In retinal tear do you see floaters everywhere or just blue sky

[@HealthTime2829]

Dr.wong my father is 65 yrs old.his right eye's retina detachment operation was done 2 days ago in india.can he will look better after few months.??

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

I've been having a silver thread like floater to the side of my vision for a year,I got it checked out when it 1st started and was told to contact my Doctor if it became worse.My vision is Ok but I'm going in for a re check after watching this.And it is terrifying for us patients...even Nurses like myself.

[@RandallWongMD]

Best to check if symptoms worsen/intensify. Randy

[@jahidulalom4706]

In the mid 2015 I lost my Right eye vision upto 90% and then eye go to the eye hosptl, the doctor examine and said that it is a retinal detachment and it can be cured upto 90% by doing retinal surgery . And I did it as the doctor said and they said that they put some silicon oil in the eye to attached it., after 2months the Dr said that the oil should be removed ,and again by doing surgery they removed the oil, but then My vision came up to 45% which is very low , and now in my eye there are still some bubbles which are floating randomly, and some red flash occur after sometime and it the red flash occur constantly when I used my phone....... Suggestion please

[@jahidulalom4706]

reply plz

[@jamescatlover123]

Jahidul Alom go to another doctor

[@razi2929]

Jahidul Alom dont worry i have the same in mid 2011 i have only 50% vision on my right eye i got a laser treatment on both eye.. please chech your eye in each 6 months .. and importently go to a surgen for checking thank you and god bless both of us..

[@akshayprajapati6633]

How is your vision now...oil bubbles is go away??

[@MariaGarcia-iw2vd]

Doctor thank you for responding my questions

[@maryanneville4397]

My email address is maryanneville @ g mail. com

[@nkenghappiness7243]

After surgery what if the eye continues to see places dark does it mean the surgery was not successful

[@richelwarren9695]

Hi, Dr. Wong. Thanks for the video. It helps me understand retinal detachment.I have a brother who is 35 years old and he's seeing light flashes. His doctor said he's gonna have a retinal detachment surgery in 5 years. Why not sooner?? Thank you...

[@omqmarisol9003]

Hey, what's the update on this??

[@xavierlucas5400]

How is it now?

[@ErickGarcia-cj2uf]

5 years!?!!

[@nikkilodion1]

Hi Doc, I think I have this problem, I would like to ask if the surgery can fix my astigmatism too and do you have any suggestions on how to fix it? since I have to go through it, it's better to fix all the problems on my eye in one go if possible. thanks,

[@RandallWongMD]

Astigmatism, if severe is best fixed with either excimer laser or contact lenses. Randy

[@cassiejsph]

I’ve has a sneak buckle on my right eye last year and this year o had the share procedure with a gas bubble on my left eye. Sadly I still have a leak and the hole is not easily detectable. I will have another surgery June 2nd for a gas bubble and I’ll have to stay laid down. I pray daily that all goes well.

[@86SC86]

Thanks for making these videos. I had congenital cataracts in both eyes, have had them removed at 16 years old, had YAG ladder to remove secondary cataracts in both eyes and had and injury to my right eye after that. Now my ophthalmologist says that I am at risk for retinal detachment due to the acrylic lens being smaller than the natural lense. Maybe I am being delusional, but I really hope that science can find a way to regrow the eyes through stem cells or something.

[@zhanying3788]

I’m 14 and I’m so so so scared bc I see floaters and little black spot that fades away quickly and the flashing white spots when I look in the sky! I had this for a lot of months now and I’m scaredddddd

[@ch4d.O_o]

are you okay now? because same im scared

[@ch4d.O_o]

@sarah thank youuuuu, i hope you're doing well

[@robc3863]

I suffered a burst of floaters and flashes 3 weeks ago, plus a peripheral shadow, but all 3 opthalmologists failed to find anything. Reading up I discovered that retinography didn't show my peripheral area, so I asked the 3rd ophthalmologist to use a binocular indirect viewer, allowing them to see my retina had puckered up around a haemorrhage caused by high blood pressure one stressed day at work. They can't photograph the area as no one in Spain has a BIO with camera, my peripheral shadow seems to improve some days, but the chief opthalmologist wants to give me a vitreoctomy and laser. What do you think, my vision is still pretty much perfect, should I go ahead?

[@RandallWongMD]

I can only recommend you follow the advice of doctors able to examine you. r

[@robc3863]

I did, he recommened a vitrectomy. After the operation he apologised saying they didn't see what was wrong until after they had operated. I had a haemorage in the far periphery, and the blood had lifted the retina. It could have been fixed with gas and laser only, but most ophtamologists are failing to observe the peripheral area, and many cannot photograph that area. There was a paper published on this failing back in 2015, but nothing has changed. Now my vision is worse in the eye due to the vitrectomy, although the gas and lasr repaired the area of the retina, but I will never have 20/20 vision again as before, and of course will need a cataract operation in the near future due to the vitrectomy. I would ask all yoy ophtamologists to start checking the periphery and get ophtamoloscopes with cameras to record problems.

[@cherylgrider759]

After you have the surgery (Victomery) head down recovery. If the gas bubble pops while your facing straight head do you loose any kind of vision?

[@aprilayealibangbang9209]

Does excessive use of gadget (exposure to radiation or light) cause retinal detachment?

[@RandallWongMD]

Not that I am aware. r

[@ranjithlacam1386]

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[@myrthosbarthos3492]

What keeps retina de-attachment stay in place? It looks to me that reoccurrence is pretty likely.

[@charlieyardservice5538]

Actually she wasn't and said don't worry about and recommended that I buy protective eyewear and I got charged $280 for glasses.

[@alexramirez4908]

Hello Doctor, Where is your clinic?

[@raymondallenjhangiani7670]

Wonderful explanation ! Thank you 🙏

[@jimbomills2915]

Which of the 3 surgeries is the most sucessful and if your vision gets brighter more sensitive but still able to see as well sign of cataract or detached retina

[@RandallWongMD]

Please reference "3 surgeries"? r

[@dpell9538]

thank you I had surgery by Dr. Rhee excellent doctor he saved my vision thank you for your video now i understand it more

[@annajsaenz]

D Pell in what state is your doctor!??

[@dpell9538]

he is in new york

[@dpell9538]

what state is your doctor

[@RandallWongMD]

Glad it helped. Hope you do well. Best of luck! Randy

[@hedonista91]

There are many components to relieving eye floaters naturally. One place I found that successfully combines these is the Micaden Magic Plan (check it out on google) without a doubt the most useful resource that I have ever seen. look at all the amazing info .

[@thingsihyin4872]

Do you believe the body is self healing? If so, provide it with a good range of natural nutrients, including eye nutrients, for the body to fix its own problems.

[@pravindchauhan6792]

Sir my brother's retina has been detected and after 5th operation with the gas and oil it can't be attached, and now oil covered whole blackness circle of the 👁️, and now dr. Saying that Retina has been dry, plz🙏

[@hasbusj9474]

Hi doctor, that was an amazing explanation. Thank you. I have one doubt though. The loss in vision moves from periphery to center and does the vision come back to normal after sometime?Will there be a severe headache too?

[@RandallWongMD]

Does not always come back. Always concerned if the macula is detached (affects central vision) and length of time of detachment. Randy

[@afraiddoctor2277]

Plz also tell about exudative and tractional retinal detachment then this video will be complete otherwise no.

[@RandallWongMD]

There are 3 types of retinal detachment. This type, rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, distinguishes itself from the other two by presence of a retinal tear. Randy

[@AK-fn7ro]

Sir i have floters in my eyes but i doesn't effect my normal life dr. What i do help i think i have retinal detachement Sorry for bad english

[@RandallWongMD]

If you are worried that you have floaters and/or you have a retinal detachment, go see an eye doctor. They will dilate your pupils and look to see if your retina is detached. Randy

[@bartofilms]

What about laser surgery to close small tears or re-attach the retina? Should not laser surgery be attempted before the band or vitrectomy is used?

[@ashton0966]

Smart Meter (Microwave Radiation ) exposure causes detached retina.

[@reddash358]

This is so informative. Although I don’t have it, I came here because Ninja aka Tyler Blevins had this and I was curious.

[@RandallWongMD]

Thanks for watching. r

[@fabioisik3173]

Hi Dr.. Im hoping you can help me. I have a 10 year old daughter who was diagnosed with Coloboma at the age of 6mths. We have been dealing with this until we found out 18mths ago she now has Retinal detachment. She has had 5 operations the last one being only yesterday. The final result was scar tissue has formed and she has lost sight in her left eye. Not to mention she has Coloboma in both eyes. Can you please help with any info. Regards Fabio Australia

[@jamescatlover123]

Fabio isik did the operation made it worse? I symphatize for you daughter.

[@RandallWongMD]

I'm so sorry for the delay in responding - it's hard to keep track of comments on KZbin....at least for me. Colobomas are congenital - a problem with embryonic development. There are several types - some completely benign - others can cause loss of vision. Retinal detachments certain compound the problem, but I can really elaborate with knowing what happened. I'm sorry, limited by the fact I don't have the ability to examine her. Randy

[@DAUPHIN708]

Does all 3 symptoms: 1.loss of peripheral vision, 2.new floaters and 3. flashe need to be present to determine retinal tear?

[@RandallWongMD]

No. Loss of peripheral vision is usually a sign of a retinal detachment - usually caused by a retinal tear. New floaters and flashes are common symptoms of a possible retinal tear. All the best, Randy.

[@DAUPHIN708]

Thank you

[@keribuccini9105]

I have a retina hole.. I'm curious why can't it be fixed before something more serious happens? I'm 25.. drs don't seem to worried until my symptoms come back.

[@aly8512]

Hm, I've had some of these symptoms and promptly went to my eye doctor. She dilated my pupils and confirmed that my retina was actually in perfect condition, however I still experience the symptoms (floaters, sometimes flashes, main symptom being blurred vision usually in the peripherals that comes and goes). So I'm unsure what else to do.

[@weave4247]

Tali A. Yes, that's just some jell like substance stuck in your eye from the seperation of solid and liquid in your eye. It may be annoying, but not dangerous and common in most patients. however, if you experience too many floaters I recommend surgery and getting the floaters removed and replaced(not necessary)

[@aly8512]

TheLoneAssassin Animations yes I know the floaters are fine , my main concern was the fogged over/ blurred vision that obscures my vision and comes and goes along with the occasional flashes I experience. According to my doctor my retina is fine and she couldn't find a cause so I'm just taking eye drops in the meantime to see if keeping my eyes hydrated enough has any effect.

[@weave4247]

Tali A. Blurs after flashes of light are also common, but I can't really diagnose anything without knowing how long and often the blurs occur

[@ajayakusum3211]

I have the same situation. I experience flashes and floaters in my right eye. I have visited 3 different doctors and all have said that my retina is stable. She has asked me to ignore the flashes.

[@RandallWongMD]

Sorry for the delay. Patients with new flashes and floaters should always get examined as you have done. The concern about new flashes and floaters is that they might be associated with a retinal tear which may lead to a retinal detachment. I'm glad you got examined. Randy

[@Dm-cx3jg]

can lutein supplement 20mg daily help with retinal or vitreous detachment ?? Or can make it worse?

[@kofitatum8421]

Thank you, Dr. Randall Wong for your explanation of retinal detachment. I am currently feeling that my peripheral vision is slightly compromised in my right eye. I have noticed the skin in the right corner of the eye seems to be out of place. It has shifted over to the left. My right corner, of my right eye is tinged with red. The corner is mostly bloodshot. I noticed all of this after sleeping with some form of night goggles over my eye, where I ended up resting my face on the pillow, and felt some discomfort in the same eye over night. I don't have floaters, nor the flashes described in retinal detachment. I have some degree of discomfort presently, mainly in the right corner of my right eye. It feels like there is a large degree of pressure there. I go to see my eye doctor tomorrow, and hope that he can help resolve this problem as soon as possible. Could this be a sign of a retinal tear? Seeing as the skin of the eye, particularly in the corner, seems out of place. enlarged, or perhaps swollen in some way. Initially, when I noticed the problem, it felt as though I had been punched along that side of my eye. An intense soreness. This hasn't gone away for about 4 days. I am going to see the doctor tomorrow, and would really appreciate it if you could give me some insight into these symptoms.

[@RandallWongMD]

I hope your doctor was able to help you! Best of luck. I can't really comment about your symptoms without examining you! Randy

[@kofitatum8421]

Yes. I did receive some help recently. I believe the issue was some form of abrasion to the eye. I remember the doctor mention something about conjunctiva. So I assume that is where the abrasion occurred. Thanks for the response, by the way. Much appreciated.

[@claireguzmar7366]

Thanks doc for the good explanation. I have a question about what happened to my eye.first I had cataractsurgery on march 30 2021,and during the operation I heard that vitrectomy done because I think there is a vitreous tear and the operation lasted for more than an hour.after 1 month and 20 days I had visited my eye surgeon and said that I have to go for vitrectomy because I had retinal detachment and they put gas bubble.now almost 2 months already still I have a distorted vision as I see a person or object is small and the face of a person is like abnormal is this normal for now because on the 4th month post operation the doctor told me to remove the suture is there a possibility that if the suture remove can I regain normal vision?.hoping for your reply and thanks

[@Mikeyvike]

im 17 years old and i started to see floater in 2015 august,since then its been growing and havent stopped i see white blood cells moving ,things like tubes all over and i see veins of my eye when im blinking or looking at a light bulb also when i move my eyes to corners a dark circle appears.i went to see 3 eye specialists they said my eyes are perfect (i got 20/20 vision).im not satisfied with those doctors answers and im scared if im gonna lose my vision, is there anything that you can help me with.thanks you.

[@RandallWongMD]

The only recommendation I can give is to consider coming for a visit. We can examine you and discuss possible ways to help you move forward. Randy

[@chrysta1646]

Randall Wong Are those symptoms normal or dangerous?

[@nutchell7469]

Bro I see dark circles when I look at the corners too!! Freaks me out

[@bigmig5015]

Same here. I see it only in my left eye. The circle is bright when I close my eye but kinda dark/grey when open

[@nutchell7469]

BIGMIG same exact thing here bro. Ever get it checked out? Mine happens if I look to the corner in front of a white wall

[@rohanpawar6305]

Hi Dr. Wong, Thanks for informative video. My father had complications in cataract surgery a year before and diagnosis with Ratinal Detachment 6 months before for same eye. Would you please help with below questions. 1. What are the causes of Ratinal Detachment. 2. My father has gone through RDS and now doctor is using laser to correct something. He did this twice in last six months. Is this normal? Thanks

[@RandallWongMD]

1. Cause of retinal detachment is usually a retinal hole or retinal tear. Most "just happen" and are not a result of anything your dad may have done. Complications with previous eye surgery could possibly increase risk - depending upon the type of "complications." 2. May not be normal, but certainly not unusual. Randy

[@drawingandpainting1497]

My husband is diagnosed with retinal detachment.the doctor suggested for surgery.which process of surgery would be better? .please suggest.will this surgery not have any side effects?or does retinal detachment gets cure by itself??

[@RandallWongMD]

Retinal detachments are treated with surgery only. I hope your husband has done well. Randy

[@paulcramer5671]

Thank you for such an informative video. I am a bit confused about the timing section .. around 6 mins you describe a situation whereby the macula is already detached and central vision is already lost as "An urgent situation but NOT an emergency" ... yet you describe the situation of "20/20 vision with the THREAT of losing your central vision as an emegency" ... I'm probably missing something here but how can already losing your central vision be urgent but not an emergency, yet the 'threat' of losing your central vision be an emergency ? why isn't the situation of already losing your central vision an emergency.

[@antonioaguinaldo8953]

My ophthalmologist said that my loss of vision on my left eye will not be restored due to retina damaged. Please help me what are my options are! Thank you. Tony

[@gowrigowri5653]

Same here. Any possible, pls tell

[@babarimen]

I am 23 and I have floaters and flashes but my doctor said my eyes are ok

[@xavierlucas5400]

How is it now?

[@Irfanji5400]

Sir i have loss my one eye vision...bcz my retina is broken...can it be repaired?

[@av398]

Thank you for this information, wish you were in Houston.

[@thomasyip1277]

Dr Wong, thanks for your video. What can one do to avoid a retinal tear? I understand that people with high myopia is at higher risk of getting a tear. Is there anyway to avoid it? Like taking supplements or other natural way?

[@RandallWongMD]

I'm not aware of any supplements that you can take which are proven to reduce the chances of developing a retinal tear. Randy

[@vishnuguptak6991]

Hi Dr Wong , my mother has a cataract surgery .after 48 hours doctor told us that her new lens has moved up a little . and then he put the lens at the position . is it normal ? is she will be able to see clearly ? or there is chances of retinal detachment?

[@sarasamin]

Hi Doctor, I have the symptoms flashes and floaters.the specialist said, it is pulling the retina but you have to wait for two more weeks.he said ,if you didn't see the black spot you would be ok. what is your opinion?

[@RandallWongMD]

Don't know if your doctor thinks you are having a PVD? Randy

[@conorcahalan3011]

Thanks for the video, Dr. Wong. I'm a PA student, trying to understand management of retinal detachment when an ophthalmologist is on the way. Can you help me understand the following? "If immediate referral is not possible, the patient should be instructed to lie down with the face on the side of the detachment to the pillow (opposite the field defect) to minimise the detachment extending towards the macula." Ref: Kang, Luff: Management of retinal detachment: a guide for non-ophthalmologists (BMJ 2008) Maybe it's intuitive, but I've run it by a few classmates who were confused as well. Thanks!

[@RandallWongMD]

I think the idea is to minimize spread/enlargement of the retinal detachment. The idea is to keep the head and body positioned to keep the subretinal fluid (the area detached) dependent. I find this: 1) almost impossible to know unless you are skilled at examination 2) determining area of retinal detachment by gross visual field may be difficult. My advice would be to get the patient to a retinal specialist before the area of non-seeing spreads and involves the macula (central vision).

[@michaellorenzo356]

its is painfull during the surgery? what king of anesthesia give to the patient for this surgery? Thank you sir

[@RandallWongMD]

Local with IV sedation can be done. I prefer general for a scleral buckle. Randy

[@jessiwhitt870]

I had ROP complete detachment. I'm a high risk patient with other eye diseases. If my retnias were to detach, can they still do surgery even if I have cataracts and severe scar tissue? Just curious. Would it be too dangerous for my remaining vision? Thank you for your video and for helping blind people see!

[@RandallWongMD]

I'd really have to examine you to determine how to best help you. Thanks for the comments and viewing the vids! Randy

[@dradeel7051]

Its realy very informative ..thx Dr Randall

[@RandallWongMD]

Thanks for watching! Randy

[@TheMike5455]

I had PRK done and I have a small horizontal grey line that's essentially a blind spot. It's just above centre vision to the left , I don't notice it unless I focus on it. Ophthalmologist says it's normal and should go away but not sure if he's right?

[@zcyeo8895]

When i blink fast i can see a arc shape half circle on my bottom vision. is it possible the retina detachment started from bottom of eye? and what type of surgery needed if detached at the bottom?

[@annsandberg2199]

I was diagnosed with a retina tear. I had the arc blackout spot starting from the bottom of my eye

[@nhestleygabanan439d]

Good evening.. My son has retina detachment., we already visit retina specialist, but they don't do operation for my son because it's more been 2 years that happen to my son.,is it possible to do operations for him to bring his sight back again

[@kemimichaels5758]

Hello Dr. Wong. This video was really informative. I have a question for you. In a case whereby the retina has completely detached for about a year and the eye has gone lazy. The sight has been lost with a little light perception.. Is it possible to have a successful surgery to restore the sight and which? By the way, I did an eye scan and I was informed that the retina has folded..More like a U..Thank you

[@RandallWongMD]

Based upon only the comments you made, the prognosis is not great for regaining useful vision; the length of time and the "folded" retina are not great prognostic signs for getting your vision back. I could be wrong, but this is solely based upon what you told me. I am sorry. All the best, Randy

[@trevgoodwin7900]

Thank you Mr Wong very helpful.

[@RandallWongMD]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Randy

[@valerieratliff1449]

Hey Doc! Thanks so much for the video. I’m a scrub tech, who’s surgery center is about to start doing retinas. Is like to get a head start on the training and instrumentation, since I’ve only don’t cataracts. Is there a link or channel you’d recommend?? Thanks so much!!

[@sudikshansharma768]

Sir ..my father was operated for retinal detachment.. His macula was also involved..... His vision had diminished... is it possible to restore his vision??