What to expect after Retina Surgery

[@dareelamb1964]

I had 5 tears in my right eye which caused more then half of my retina to detach. After the surgery there was no pain. They used Nitrous Oxide gas to hold the retina in place while it healed. I’m currently on my 2nd month and the gas bubble is nearly gone and my eye is doing Much better than they thought.

[@JabulisileMangwane]

Thank you so so so much watching from South Africa, my dad is schedule for retina,surgery in the next coming week, and this helped me to best explain to him what to expect, especial the the silicon oil and the gas bubble part.

[@advancedretinacare]

Very nice! Thank you!

[@modularkitchenbaroda]

Very helpful and perfect information

[@advancedretinacare]

Thanks

[@MAA-70]

Great Doctor and thanks a lot !

[@advancedretinacare]

Welcome

[@Statepariksha]

Best information relevant to a patient who has undergone retina detachment surgery... Short but pin point🎉🎉🎉

[@advancedretinacare]

Thankyou

[@fishingkayakssa7956]

Had a film over my eye with spots, taking long to go away after retinal detachment surgery

[@advancedretinacare]

You need a check up

[@fishingkayakssa7956]

Busy with checkups.

[@JaganPulamarasetty]

Hello doctor thank you for explain My right eye 2011 retina surgery and 2015 Laser but not complete vision and this month checkup and my doctor my right eye Phaco foldable iol cataract surgery Advised

[@advancedretinacare]

@@JaganPulamarasetty all the best

[@natheerayed9626]

Hello dr thank you for nice explain I was under surgeries for retinal tear and detachment as we called rahkmatogenes the doctor did vitrectomy with lazer and silicon injection now 15 days post op. I have blurred vision i cant read by affected eye and the picture appeare smaller sice first day after op. Until now is that normal because silicon or should there is improvment in vission even with silicon Please doctor answer me thank you ❤

[@advancedretinacare]

When oil is in the eye you should be able to see normally with a +5 D glass. If that's not happening something may be wrong with the retina

[@natheerayed9626]

@@advancedretinacare this eye glass for reading?

[@advancedretinacare]

@natheerayed9626 distance

[@CadeDee493]

I wish my specialist at UCSD world post . an excellent video like this. UCSD just, in my opinion, doesn't .care. Thank you for taking the time with great pacing to explain so much. You've covered everything I had , including the macular hole and gas bubble. . He hasn't disused much as me including after surgery permanent vision change. Very stressful time Looks like I will have to go back in to have blood removed soon .

[@advancedretinacare]

Thank you

[@socrates2706]

How does the silicone oil affect visual acuity before it is removed? Will vision be sharp/clear, blurry, near sighted, far sighted, dimmer, will objects be smaller? Will any of this change after the silicone is removed?

[@advancedretinacare]

It's like looking through a thick glass

[@socrates2706]

@@advancedretinacare Thank you. Things look smaller and I am very far sighted in the silicone eye but not sure if this is because of the refractive index of the silicone.

[@advancedretinacare]

@@socrates2706 it is

[@dave-d-grunt]

I’m in my 3d day post surgery for retina. My eye is very red. That gas bubble is very odd! I’m hoping for good recovery

[@advancedretinacare]

All the best

[@nathan-sugar5443]

Hi how are now... howa ur vision works right now.

[@dave-d-grunt]

@@nathan-sugar5443 I’m scheduled for cataract surgery on April 1st. The retina surgery has left a small area that warps some of my vision. See what happens after the 1st. Thank you for checking in.

[@advancedretinacare]

@dave-d-grunt All the best

[@225rip]

I had retina and gas with buckle 2yrs ago; and no problems. About 6 months ago I was digging up roots in the yard and the next day my eye was bleeding; so much there was a big blood spot on my pillow. I went to ER at eye center and they said it was bleeding via an old incision and they didn’t know why. I was told not to over work and take it easy. The bleeding stopped on it own. What do you think about it? Two days later my eye was clear and no more problems.

[@advancedretinacare]

Better to see your surgeon

[@jaykumar11101]

My Retinal Detachment surgery was done approx 2 years before. Will my Retina be affected if I go to gym and do workout? Please answer.

[@advancedretinacare]

No. Exercise is good

[@pappalasrinivasarao2615]

Sir please give me your mobile number

[@mlungisiprofessor]

I did cataract surgery on the 7th of July. My vision started to become dark after a week and it was found that my retina is detached.I did another surgery on the 7th of last month which retinal detachement surgery .The report says I had a funnel detachment and they used silicone oil. My vision is blurry but this video gave me hope that I might regain my sight Although it won’t be 20/20

[@advancedretinacare]

If you have blurred vision it might be due to the oil. Your doctor will know the condition of the retina.

[@dave-d-grunt]

I had the retina surgery. They’ve told me I will have to do cataract surgery in the future

[@advancedretinacare]

Cataract tends to increase after vitrectomy surgery @@dave-d-grunt

[@tracym3]

I know this thread is older but I just had cataract surgery June 11th on left and June 18th for right. Paid 5k for multifocal lenses. Now this past Thursday, July 18th..we were driving to camp and all of a sudden the vision in my right eye was blurry and I seen a million tiny black dots along with flashing and a huge dark black floater. I called my eye dr immediately and she told me to come in the next morning. I went in and was told I had a bad retinal tear and they sent me right over to the retinal dr. He looked at my eye and said..u are in a very dangerous situation. It was so fast. I didn't know what was happening. Next thing I know I was holding onto these grips..a large thing placed in my eye to keep me from blinking and a PA or someone pushing on my head to hold me completely still. Then he started with this laser surgery. It was the most painful thing I've ever been thru. When he was done..I saw nothing..complete blackness. I sat there and bawled my eyes out, shaking and in shock while my 19 yr old tried to calm me down. Didn't get many instructions. No papers for aftercare.. nothing. Just said to do absolutely nothing for 6 weeks. No bending, no lifting, no housework..not even sweep a floor. Just stay completely still with only short walks to the bathroom. And sent me out the door. It was a whirlwind...like a bad dream. Now it's been 3 days and idk of im doing anything right. Literally staring at a wall all day cux I'm terrified to move. I feel like not only is this scary and my vision compromised, but I also just wasted 5k for nothing. Never had any problems like this until I had the cataract surgery. And they surely didn't tell me this was a side effect or a possibility. That's wrong. We should be given all the facts before a decision like that. I'm so upset and so angry 😭

[@advancedretinacare]

@tracym3 Sorry to hear about your experience. We in India treat retinal tears very differently. If your vision is compromised it cannot be just a tear, you may have had a bleed as well, or even a retinal detachment. I prefer to operate someone immediately if he’s had a large retinal tear with a bleed because whatever you do more tears can develop in a case of acute PVD. Yes, vitreous changes can happen after cataract surgery.

[@simachalamyernagula8481]

Thanks Dr nice information.

[@advancedretinacare]

Welcome

[@markmalander9521]

Thank you for this!

[@advancedretinacare]

My pleasure!

[@markmalander9521]

@@advancedretinacare So I had my surgery a week ago and it went well. Like you said they are so advanced I felt no pain at all ( except in my pocket book $$$ ) I had to lay on my side for a week. Also I see the gas bubble in my eye which is supper strange. Thanks again for the video.

[@advancedretinacare]

@markmalander9521 Welcome

[@advancedretinacare]

Welcome@@markmalander9521

[@Vikram.Madan.]

Respected Ma'am, if a 3 port vitrectomy is done to retrieve the dropped nucleus during a cataract surgery, can it lead to retinal detachment in future ? The patient is 45 years old, non diabetic. Please let me know, thanks

[@advancedretinacare]

It can if the surgery is not done carefully

[@Vikram.Madan.]

@@advancedretinacare thanks ma'am 🙏🙏

[@JOSEPEREZ-ht1us]

Hi Dr. I have a RD on my left eye and the Dr. I saw started treating it with laser first. She says prognosis is reserved if I were to undergo surgery. I've now gone to two different Dr.'s that have suggested I get surgery. I'm worried that it may be too late to get surgery. They said the laser kept it from progressing though. This was do to diabetic retinopathy which I also have on my right eye. Should I still proceed with surgery and can laser and eye injections like avastin help my right from developing any future retinal detachment?

[@advancedretinacare]

You definitely need surgery if the retina is detached

[@JOSEPEREZ-ht1us]

@advancedretinacare thank you again Dr. for replying. Macula is still attached, yet she's been treating with laser for the past 2 months. Is there still a possibility of good vision recovery?

[@anonymous-ov3ip]

Mam do vitreous reproduced after gas absorbed or removal of oil?and what are the longterm effect of this surgery like after 5yr 10yr?

[@advancedretinacare]

Vitreous is never produced again

[@AbiRavi-l6s]

Mam, i had a retinal nerve surgery on my right eye one year ago If i do exercise then it will affect my eye nerve?please can you tell me mam

[@snowflake_80]

23 year female, i have done retinal detachment surgery in 6 month ago now remove the silicon oil (1000cs) 4weeks ago . Now the thing is some kind pf tissue are generated around . doctor says, now we have to inject 5000 cs silicon oil for 1.5 years , so is my vision gonna stable after that? , also another eye will be affect ? 1. Retinal detachment 2. Cataract 3. Oil remover (1000cs) now again 5000cs oil ..... My operated eye gonna have side effects of these all surgeries?? Please reply mam..

[@advancedretinacare]

You probably have a bad detachment. That’s why you need the high density oil.

[@snowflake_80]

@@advancedretinacare so is it happen again( maybe or not).. after high density oil remove SO APPRECIATE FOR REPLY..MAM THANKS

[@advancedretinacare]

@@snowflake_80 Welcome

[@avritkapoor]

Doctor I had gone cyro+ scleral buckling surgery Right eye it’s been 6weeks now but I’m seeing double visions when i’m seeing with both eyes together.Please let me know what to do in such case?When will double vision go?

[@advancedretinacare]

You need to consult your doctor. There may be some compromise to your eye muscle function

[@kg_world4110]

If you had the diabetic version and it been some years since your surgery can you get another if you feel it's needed?

[@advancedretinacare]

Your doctor will decide if you need resurgery. Yes it is possible.

[@deepanwitasinha84]

Doctor , kindly let me know if there is no macular hole but retinal detachment has taken place from the central part and if it got delayed for a month and then Vitreoctomy has been done with C3F8 gas how long does it take to regain the vision ?

[@advancedretinacare]

The surgeon will be able to answer that best

[@stevek343]

Is your vision back now?

[@deepanwitasinha84]

@@advancedretinacare Nope

[@deepanwitasinha84]

@@stevek343 Nope

[@stevek343]

@deepanwitasinha84 why not, what happened?

[@azharulislam4333]

Can i stay without wearing prescription glasses at home after two weeks of vitrectomy surgery?

[@advancedretinacare]

Glasses are only meant for you to see better . Not compulsory

[@parveenshah2275]

Dr my son is 16 years old he had lazy eye after treatment his vision is much improved 6/9but now he a problem he sees some floater and black lines like zigzag dr says he has retina dispatchment now we want to operate i want to ask in some how lazy eye vision improved plz reply

[@advancedretinacare]

Both are different issues. Please get the eye operated

[@oneluv697]

what do you gave to do after surgery heard you have to stay face down for 7-14 days wether your sitting walking eating or standing thats gonna be difficult for me

[@advancedretinacare]

I very rarely prescribe a face down position as its very difficult for the patient. The position of your head depends upon so many factors like position of retinal break, macular hole etc.

[@oneluv697]

@@advancedretinacare what about the gas bubble

[@advancedretinacare]

Takes a few weeks to disappear@@oneluv697

[@patrickcadesti7271]

Doctor it's been 2 years since I had retinal detachment surgery,but my vision is still very bleary even with prescription glasses

[@advancedretinacare]

@patrickcadesti7271 There are many reasons for this. Your retina specialist needs to asses the health of the macula and optic nerve and see if you are developing a cataract

[@muhammedaahid4962]

Hello Dr I hv been experiencing flashes in dark also black spots but my retinal dr said its normal as I hv high myopia When it's right time to go for vitrectomy and is it safe for those who have high myopic eyes

[@advancedretinacare]

VItrectomy is advised only if the floaters are so much that they block vision. In high myopes vitrectomy has a much higher risk than in normal eyes. You could see another retina specialist for a second opinion to rule out retinal holes and tears.

[@Hasnainsafeer77]

Hello Dr. I am 29 years old Patient of RP ( Retnits pigmentosa) right now my vision is pretty low,Peripheral vision with macular hole also. Need your good suggestion or contact information.

[@advancedretinacare]

@Hasnainsafeer77 Please call us at (91) 7207470077. You ll need treatment for the hole.

[@advancedretinacare]

Macular hole needs treatment@@Hasnainsafeer77

[@Michael-gw5og]

Can you donate plasma after surgery after a week or so thx

[@advancedretinacare]

Yes

[@malleswariande6254]

pars plana vitrectomy done for my son 4 months before today silicone oil removal is there.. so today wht they wil keep inside eye mam wether gas or oil ?? can u pls tell us

[@advancedretinacare]

If the retina is well attached there is no need for the doctor to replace it with anything. The irrigating fluid used in the surgery fills the vitreous cavity.

[@breetaalex1134]

How is your son sights

[@breetaalex1134]

My son also 4 months and did pars plana vitrectomy surgery

[@jkgamings5539]

I started to see floaters and flashing light 2 weeks after my surgery and a ring like floater in my peripheral vision pls what causes this

[@advancedretinacare]

You should ideally not see flashes and floaters after retina surgery if the vitreous is removed completely. You need a retina examination to rule out any peripheral vitreous traction

[@jkgamings5539]

@@advancedretinacare silicone was used in the surgery

[@reimara5845]

Did the lights go away from you after the laser? Because I also see them after the retinal detachment operation 7 months ago.

[@AjmalKhan-no3ph]

Hi doctor I want ask about retinal detachment surgery.. last Three month before my son he retinal surgery that time he have oil in eye now oil remove again after sf6 gas he have in side eye until 2 weak he is version still dark please explain me

[@advancedretinacare]

When gas is injected in the eye the eye pressure may go up, causing pain. Please show your retina specialist. Vision will be dark till the gas bubble disappears

[@KA-BEE]

operation later sab dubble dubbe dekhta hey Qu ? please reply me

[@advancedretinacare]

Not really. If oil is injected vision is blurred till the oil is removed

[@MuhammadAli-ut1zn]

Where she is ??

[@advancedretinacare]

Advanced Retina Care Hyderabad. (91) 7207470077

[@Statepariksha]

hello mam, 5 days ago I (30 years old) have undergone silicone oil removal surgery. Vision is still not cleared after 5 days, + doctor told me to drink 5-6 litre water per day for next few days, is it normal? What are the precautions I need to take after SOR surgery (w.r.t physical activity restrictions , postures and other thing) Will I be able to read, write from that eye..? Thank you

[@advancedretinacare]

If the retina is attached and there’s no other issue with it you should regain sight in a month.

[@mohammadirshad2506]

How is your vision

[@asiawasilewska9765]

Hello madame, Im 39 years old, I had big myopia (-10 D). I had retinal detachement a year ago, with a vitrectomy a week after that, treated with normal gas but soon I had a bleeding inside the eye and doctors had to put oil ( without another detachement). After a month the oil was removed (there were a lot of oil floaters ). After putting the oil at the same moment I saw that I dont see anything in the central vision, it was improving day after day but not completely. my sight didnt recover till now. I have metamorphopsies like in AMD, also few tiny central points of no vision. Neither on microscope examination nor in OCT test there are no abnormalities but still I dont see normally. I think that the vision deformacies a little improved this year but still its not good enought to read. Please tell me if there is a chance I would regain my vision and if there is something I can do about it.