Surgical and Other Treatments

  • The word “laser” is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser is a concentrated beam of light, created when an electrical current passes through a special material. Used in eye surgery since the 1970s, the laser is popular for its unparalleled degree of precision and predictability.

    For more information please read the following article provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology:

    Laser Surgery

  • Pneumatic retinopexy is an effective surgery for certain types of retinal detachments. It uses a bubble of gas to push the retina against the wall of the eye, allowing fluid to be pumped out from beneath the retina.

    For more information please read the following article provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology:

    Face-Down Recovery After Retinal Surgery

  • Scleral buckling surgery is a way to treat retinal detachment. It is a method of closing breaks and flattening the retina.

  • During a vitrectomy operation, the surgeon makes tiny incisions in the sclera (the white part of the eye). Using a microscope to look inside the eye and microsurgical instruments, the surgeon removes the vitreous and repairs the retina through these tiny incisions.

    Vitrectomy

  • Cryotherapy is a treatment for detached retina that enables your Ophthalmologist to seal retinal tears. Click here to read related articles provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.