Retina Surgery

Retina surgery is a specialized set of surgical procedures aimed at treating conditions affecting the retina, particularly retinal detachment and other retinal disorders. The main types of retina surgery include: 1. Vitrectomy: This is the most common retina surgery where the surgeon removes the vitreous gel inside the eye to access the retina. The retina is then repaired, such as sealing tears or removing scar tissue. The vitreous may be replaced with saline, gas, or silicone oil to help the retina stay attached. 2. Pneumatic Retinopexy: A gas bubble is injected into the eye to push the detached retina back against the eye wall. Laser or freezing (cryopexy) is used to seal the retinal tears. 3. Scleral Buckling: A silicone band is placed around the eye’s outer surface to gently push the eye wall towards the retina, relieving the pull that caused the detachment. Retina surgeries are typically done under local anesthesia and may involve laser treatment or freezing to secure retinal tears. The gas bubbles used in some procedures gradually absorb over weeks, and the retina heals over time. These surgeries restore or preserve vision by reattaching the retina and preventing further damage from retinal detachment or other retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and macular holes.