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14 Treatments for Retinal Detachment

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Tests

6	Surgical Procedures

1	Alternative Procedures

Overview

Reattaching the retina to the inner surface of the eye requires making a scar that will hold it in place and then bringing the retina close to the scarred area. The scar can be made from the outside, through the sclera, using either a laser or a freezing cold probe (cryopexy). B...[read article]

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Tests for Retinal Detachment

1. Ophthalmoscopy Ophthalmoscopy is usually part of a routine eye test to screen for eye diseases. It looks at the back of the eye. The back of the eye is called the fundus. It consi... More
2. Visual Acuity Testing A visual acuity test is an exam that determines how well you can see the details of a word or symbol from a specific distance away. There are several different type... More
3. Retinal Photography A fluorescein angiography is a medical procedure in which a fluorescent dye is injected into the bloodstream. The dye highlights the blood vessels in the back of th... More
4. Ultrasound Study of Eye An eye and orbit ultrasound is a test that uses high-frequency sound waves to get measurements and produce detailed images of your eye and eye orbit. The orbit is t... More
5. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
6. Slit Lamp Eye Exam Diseases of the eye can be difficult to diagnose during a general physical examination. A doctor who specializes in treating eye problems (ophthalmologist) is bette... More
7. Ultrasound Scan An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from the inside of your body. The technology is similar to that use... More
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Surgical Procedures for Retinal Detachment

1. Vitrectomy Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous (transparent gel that fills the eye from the iris to the retina). More
2. Pneumatic Retinopexy
3. Laser Photocoagulation Photocoagulation therapy is a method of treating detachments (tears) of the retina (the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye) with an argon laser. ... More
4. Retinal Cryotherapy Retinal cryopexy, also called retinal cryotherapy , is a procedure that uses intense cold to induce a chorioretinal scar and to destroy retinal or choroidal tissue. More
5. Scleral Buckling Scleral buckling is a surgical procedure in which a piece of silicone plastic or sponge is sewn onto the sclera at the site of a retinal tear to push the sclera tow... More
6. Repair of Detached Retina Floaters,-objects appearing to float across your eye-or a gray veil moving across your field of vision are frightening symptoms. These could be signs of a retinal d... More
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Alternative Procedures for Retinal Detachment What's this?

1. Relaxation Therapy Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe... More
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