Retinal Detachment
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Retinal Detachment Treatment
Laser surgery can be used to seal the tears or holes in the retina, which generally precede detachment.
Another technique, the application of intense cold with an ice probe (known as cryopexy), leads to the formation of a scar that holds the retina to the underlying layer. This technique is used in combination with the injection of a gas bubble and the maintenance of specific head positions to prevent the re-accumulation fluid behind the retina.
Surgical reattachment involves indentation of the sclera to relieve pressure on the retina, allowing it to re-attach.
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