Immediately after the Retinal Detachment Surgery, you can expect:
You may need to stay in hospital some days or longer.
Your eyes may be uncomfortable for a few weeks,
Your eye vision will be blurry, and it takes some days or weeks for your vision to improve.
There may be water in the eye.
After surgery, avoid rubbing or pressing your eye.
The crucial thing is that you should not fly until it is completely cured. It takes four or five weeks.
Frequently Asked Question
How long can you wait to repair a detached retina?
Patients with the macula off detachments wait for 2.6 weeks before the presentation and 1.8 weeks before surgery. The mean duration of detachment before the surgical repair was 4.2 weeks 78% of patients achieved a postoperative improvement in visual acuity.
How long before retinal detachment causes blindness?
During the postoperative period, your eye may be uncomfortable for several weeks, especially if a scleral buckle is used. In addition, your eye vision will be blurry – it may carry some weeks or even six months for your vision to improve.
Will glasses help after retinal detachment?
Glasses may or may not help with the vision behind the surgery. The retina is very similar to the film in a camera. It has to be healthy to get a clear picture. In a camera with damaged film, having a more powerful lens on the front of the camera may not result in a clear picture