<p><strong>Retinal detachment is a serious medical issue of the eye that needs immediate treatment. Retinal detachment treatment should not be delayed.</strong></p>
<p><strong>However, most people remain unaware of common issues related to retinal detachment and the&nbsp;<a href="../../blog/retinal-detachment-symptoms-causes-surgery-treatment" target="_blank">signs &amp; symptoms of a detached retina.</a></strong></p>
<p>Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital is working to educate people about such retinal issues and diseases so that they can get proper treatment.&nbsp;<strong>This article will help patients seeking retinal detachment treatment.</strong></p>
<p>Here are some&nbsp;commonly asked questions about detached retina&nbsp;<a href="../../blog/retinal-detachment-treatment-surgery-common-questions-answers" target="_blank">(FAQs)</a> and their answers to help understand Retinal Detachment better.</p>
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<h2>Q1. Is retinal detachment surgery serious?</h2>
<p><strong>Retinal detachment is a serious medical condition that can only be treated with surgery.</strong> It is one of the serious retina-related diseases. Without going for the surgery in time, the patient might have permanent vision loss.</p>
<p>However, there is no need to worry as Retinal Detachment surgery has become a common procedure nowadays with high success rates, all thanks to experienced eye surgeons and advanced retinal detachment treatment procedures.</p>
<h2>Q2. How long does it take to get over the retinal detachment operation?</h2>
<p>Retinal detachment operation may take between 45 minutes and three hours, and the recovery period is around 2-4 weeks at least.</p>
<h2>Q3. Can vision be restored after retinal detachment?</h2>
<p><strong>If retinal detachment treatment is done within time</strong>, vision can be restored after retinal detachment.</p>
<h2>Q4. How retinal detachment is cured?</h2>
<p><strong>Retinal detachment surgery is the only way to repair a detached retina.</strong></p>
<h2>Q5. How long does it take to go blind if the eye retina is detached?</h2>
<p>Retinal detachment can cause blindness within days or even hours. Therefore, it should be treated as a medical emergency.</p>
<h2>Q6. What is the primary cause of retinal detachment?</h2>
<p>It is a medical condition of the eye caused by high levels of sugar in diabetic patients. Diabetes can obstruct the blood flow in the eye, causing eye nerves to weaken, which can ultimately lead to retinal detachment.</p>
<h2>Q7. Does it pain to go through a retinal detachment surgery?</h2>
<p>The surgery is usually painless, and doctors may use anaesthesia for pain if required. However, the eye may remain swollen and painful for a few days after the surgery.</p>
<h2>Q8. Does the patient remain asleep during the retinal detachment surgery?</h2>
<p><strong>The patient remains awake during the surgery.</strong> Doctors give the patient anaesthetic eye drops, and the patient doesn't feel any pain.</p>
<h2>Q9. Can stress cause retinal detachment?</h2>
<p><strong>There is no direct evidence that stress can cause retinal detachment.</strong> However, it is always recommended not to stress your eyes which can become the cause of retinal detachment.</p>
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<h2>Q10. Who is most at risk for retinal detachment?</h2>
<p>People with diabetic retinopathy, a family history of retinal detachment, extreme nearsightedness, and previous eye surgery or eye injury are the most at risk for retinal detachment. Old age is also the most common cause of retinal detachment.</p>
<h2>Q11. Can rubbing your eye cause a detached retina?</h2>
<p><strong>You cannot cause a detached retina by simply rubbing your eyes. However, excessive rubbing may cause other issues and should be avoided.</strong></p>
<h2>Q12. How can I prevent a retinal tear?</h2>
<p><strong>Get regular eye checkups,</strong> especially if you have diabetes. Wear protective gear if you play sports to prevent injury. Retinal detachment is a very serious&nbsp;retina-related disease in the eye.</p>
<h2>Q13. Can retinal tears cause blurred vision?</h2>
<p>Yes, retinal tears, which are small defects or tears in the retina, can cause blurred vision along with other vision problems, including floaters, flashes, curtain-like shadows, reduced vision, etc.</p>
<h2>Q14. How do you sleep with a detached retina?</h2>
<p><strong>A detached retina should be immediately consulted with a doctor as an emergency. If you have had retinal detachment surgery, it is recommended to sleep on your front or either side but not on your back.</strong></p>
<h2>Q15. How long does it take for the vision to come back after retinal surgery?</h2>
<p>Complete vision restoration can take place up to 3-6 months after retinal surgery.</p>
<h2>Q16. How is your vision with retinal detachment?</h2>
<p>You may have blurred vision, floaters, reduced surrounding vision, a black shadow over the visual field, or even complete blindness with a retinal detachment.&nbsp;<a href="../../blog-topic/retinal-diseases" target="_blank">Retina-related diseases</a> should be treated as serious conditions.</p>
<h2>Q17. Can you live with a detached retina?</h2>
<p>Yes! You can live with a detached retina, but it would be like no clear vision. Moreover, ignoring a detached retina may cause severe vision loss or permanent blindness. Hence, you should always visit the nearest eye hospital and get your treatment done. You should not delay&nbsp;<a href="../../retinal-disease-treatment" target="_blank">treatment of retina-related diseases</a> such as this and avoid any risk of blindness.</p>
<h2>Q18. What is the difference between a retinal tear and a retinal detachment?</h2>
<p>Retinal detachment is more serious than retinal tears. The retinal tissue completely separates from the back of the eye in retinal detachment. In a retinal tear, there is a small rip or opening in the retinal tissue.</p>
<p><strong>A retinal tear often leads to retinal detachment.</strong> Though there are differences between retinal detachment and retinal tear, both conditions may show similar symptoms or signs.</p>
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<h2>Q19. Can coughing tear your retina?</h2>
<p>No coughing alone would not cause a tear in the retina.</p>
<h2>Q20. How often does retinal detachment reoccur?</h2>
<p>Retinal detachment can often reoccur. Early recurrences occur within six weeks after the first surgery, and late recurrences can happen as long as six weeks later.</p>
<h2>Q21. What are the signs of retina problems?</h2>
<p>Common signs of issues with the retina include seeing floating specks or cobwebs, blurred or distorted vision, defects in the side vision, dark shadowy vision, or completely lost vision.</p>
<h2>Q22. Can a detached retina heal on its own?</h2>
<p><strong>No, a detached retina needs immediate medical attention and cannot heal on its own.</strong></p>
<h2>Q23. What makes you at high risk for retinal detachment?</h2>
<p><strong>Being a diabetic, someone of older age, or someone that has had previous eye surgeries or injuries puts a person at high risk for retinal detachment.</strong></p>
<h2>Q24. What are the warning signs of Retinal Detachment?</h2>
<p>If you have a sudden blurred vision or see dots or lines appear suddenly, see flashes of light or have a dark shadow moving across your vision, these are some major <a href="../../blog/what-is-retinal-detachment-symptoms-causes-treatment" target="_blank">signs of retinal detachment</a>.</p>
<h2>Q25. Does retinal detachment happen suddenly?</h2>
<p><strong>Yes, a detached retina can occur suddenly and spontaneously without any previous symptoms.</strong></p>
<h2>Q26. How quickly must a detached retina be treated?</h2>
<p>A detached retina must receive treatment as soon as possible to ensure complete restoration of the vision. Any delay in retinal detachment treatment can cause permanent blindness.</p>
<h2>Q27. How long can retinal detachment go unnoticed?</h2>
<p>Retinal detachment can go unnoticed if only a small part of the retina is detached with no visible symptoms. However, in most cases, people experience major vision issues when a retina detaches.</p>
<h2>Q28. Can you have a retinal detachment and not know it?</h2>
<p><strong>It is highly unlikely to not notice any symptoms when a retina detaches because a detached retina will cause significant vision problems.</strong></p>
<h2>Q29. How do you check for retinal detachment at home?</h2>
<p>You can take the At-Home Retinal Vision Test from a reliable hospital or medical facility to check retinal detachment at home. However, one must consult the eye doctor at the earliest to avoid vision damage.</p>
<h2>Q30. Can high blood pressure cause a retinal tear?</h2>
<p><strong>Yes, high blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in the retina, which can further lead to a retinal tear.</strong></p>
<h2>Q31. Does it hurt if your retina detaches?</h2>
<p><strong>Retinal detachment occurs without pain.</strong>&nbsp;The only symptoms that a patient may feel are related to changes in vision.</p>
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<p>There are multiple treatment options for retinal detachment patients depending on the patient&rsquo;s condition. Doctors may go for Laser (thermal) therapy or cryopexy (freezing), Vitrectomy, Pneumatic retinopexy, and Scleral buckle surgery. Surgery for retinal detachment has a 90% success rate. However, your vision after the retinal detachment treatment through surgery depends on several factors, such as how your vision was before the retinal detachment, what was the extent of your retinal detachment, and additional contributing factors.</p>
<p>Retinal detachment is a serious condition, and it is advised that people take care of their eyes and get regular eye checkups done to ensure that they do not develop any serious eye conditions. Do not forget to get prompt treatment if there are any symptoms of impaired vision.</p>
<p>Your eyes are the gateway that makes you see the world around you, take special care of them.</p>
<h2><strong>Retinal Detachment Treatment at Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital</strong></h2>
<p>Doing over 90,000+ eye surgeries, Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital is the largest eye hospital in Eastern India. It has been providing comprehensive, high-quality, accessible, and affordable eye care services for the last 17+ years. The hospital is well known for its speciality eye care services such as Retinal treatments. Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital has one of the largest speciality Retina clinic in the region at its Mastichak centre. All senior eye surgeons have the experience of doing over 20,000 eye surgeries and the hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. It is one of the most trusted and preferred eye hospitals in the region for retinal detachment treatment.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Retina Clinic Address:</strong></span></p>
<p>Mastichak, Pojhi Parsa, Saran, Bihar &ndash; 841219.</p>
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<p><em>Do not consider this blog post as medical advice. We suggest you consult with the doctor to know about your eye condition and treatment procedure. Only the doctor can suggest you treatment after examining your eyes.</em></p>