Retinal Surgery
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Retinal surgery is a specialized procedure within ophthalmic surgery aimed at treating various conditions affecting the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. Common reasons for considering retinal surgery include retinal detachment, macular holes, and diabetic retinopathy. These conditions can lead to vision loss if not addressed, making surgical intervention a potential option to restore or preserve sight.
The surgical process typically involves a thorough examination and imaging to assess the specific issue. Depending on the condition, techniques may include vitrectomy, where the vitreous gel is removed, or laser surgery to repair or seal retinal tears. The procedure is usually performed under local or general anesthesia, and patients can expect to spend some time in recovery, during which their vision may be temporarily affected.
While retinal surgery can offer significant benefits, such as improved vision and prevention of further eye damage, it also carries risks. Potential complications may include infection, bleeding, or persistent vision problems. Understanding these factors is essential for anyone considering this type of surgery, as outcomes can vary based on individual circumstances and the specific condition being treated.
360° Laser Retinopexy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Surgery
This research paper is about the effect of a certain type of laser treatment on repairing a specific kind of eye damage, called rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). The researchers did a thorough ...Acute Retinal Necrosis After Covid-19: What Patients Should Know
This research paper looks at two patients who had recovered from COVID-19 and then developed a condition called Acute Retinal Necrosis (ARN), which is a severe inflammation of the retina in the eye. T...Advanced Retinal Implants for Treating Vision Loss Conditions
This research paper discusses the role of advanced retinal implants in treating eye conditions like retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. The author, Mark S. Humayun, gave the lec...Advancements in High-Speed Vitrectomy for Retinal Surgery Success
This paper summarizes the recent advancements in a type of eye surgery known as vitrectomy, which is used to treat various retinal diseases. Over the past years, there has been a significant improveme...Advancements in Ips Cell Therapy for Retinal Disease Treatment
The research paper discusses the use of induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) cells in the field of ophthalmology, particularly to treat retinal diseases. iPS cells are a type of stem cell that can be genera...Advancements in Retinal Surgery for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
This research paper focuses on two eye diseases - age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa - that can lead to serious vision loss. The researchers are looking into new treatments for ...Advancements in Retinal Surgery for Vision Loss Treatment Options
This research paper discusses recent advances in the field of photoreceptor transplantation, a potential treatment for degenerative eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pig...Advancements in Retinal Surgery: Photoreceptor Transplantation
This research paper is about the recent progress in using cell-based therapies to repair a part of the eye called the pigmented epithelium. This is encouraging scientists to look at using photorecepto...Advancements in Retinal Surgery: the Importance of Haptic Feedback
This research paper looks at the technology used in retinal microsurgery, which is a very complex and delicate type of eye surgery. If certain conditions affecting the retina aren't treated, they can ...Affordable Light Solution for Retinal Surgery: a New Approach
This research paper is about creating a cheaper and faster alternative to a special type of light, called a chandelier light, used in a specific eye surgery. The researchers used common materials foun...Cataract Surgery Outcomes for Hiv Patients: Key Findings and Insights
This study looked at the results of cataract surgery in patients with HIV. It focused on those who received surgery between January 2017 and December 2020 and was followed up for at least 6 months. Th...Effective Surgical Techniques for Retinal Detachment: a Patient Guide
The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of different surgical techniques in fixing retinal detachment, a serious eye condition. The researchers analyzed the medical records of 514 patients who un...Effectiveness of Optomap Imaging for Retinal Issues Before Surgery
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a particular type of retinal imaging (Optomap 200Tx) for identifying potential issues in the retina before a patient undergoes refractive eye surgery. T...Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Retina Health in Obese Patients
This research paper looks into how bariatric surgery (a type of weight loss surgery) affects the structure of the retina and optic nerve in obese patients. Obese patients often have damage to their op...Effects of Femtosecond Laser Vs. Conventional Surgery on Retina
This research paper investigates the effects of two types of cataract surgery on the retina, specifically the layers of the retina. The two types of surgeries are the traditional or conventional catar...Effects of Macular Hole Surgery on Retinal Nerve Fiber Thickness
This study looked at the effects of a certain type of eye surgery on patients who have macular holes (a condition that can lead to vision loss). The procedure uses a substance called Brilliant Blue to...Exploring Stem Cell Therapies for Retinal Degenerative Diseases
The main reason for worsening vision in eye diseases that affect the retina is because of the failure of cells that sense light (photoreceptors) and cells beneath them (retinal pigment epithelial cell...Exploring Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Degeneration Treatment
Researchers have been studying the possibility of using regenerative strategies to treat diseases that cause degeneration of the retina, the part of the eye that senses light. These treatments involve...Exploring Stem Cell Transplants for Retinal Disease Treatment
This research paper discusses the challenges and possible solutions for using stem cell transplants to treat eye diseases, particularly those affecting the retina. The immune system, which was previou...Exploring Stem Cell Transplants for Retinal Eye Disease Treatment
This research paper discusses the challenges and possible solutions for using stem cell transplants to treat eye diseases, particularly those affecting the retina. The immune system, which was previou...Exploring Stem Cell Treatments for Retinal Degenerative Diseases
The main reason for worsening vision in eye diseases that affect the retina is because of the failure of cells that sense light (photoreceptors) and cells beneath them (retinal pigment epithelial cell...How Hypothermia Is Used in Retinal Surgery and Eye Health
This research paper explains how hypothermia, or the use of low temperatures, is utilized in eye health and surgery. Cooling is often used in the preservation of eye tissues and organs, such as in eye...How Retinal Surgery Affects Quality of Life and Vision Outcomes
This study aimed to understand how successful retina surgery affects the quality of life related to vision in patients. The researchers studied 48 patients who had undergone surgery to repair a detach...Immediate Sequential Bilateral Retinal Surgery: Safety and Benefits
This research paper is about the study of a less common approach to eye surgery called immediate sequential bilateral vitreoretinal surgery (ISBVS), where both eyes are operated on the same day. This ...Impact of Retinal Surgery on Macular Hole Recovery and Structure
This research paper discusses a study conducted on the impact of a surgical procedure called internal limiting membrane peeling, which is used to treat a condition known as macular hole in the eye. Us...Improving Depth Perception After Macular Hole Surgery: What to Expect
This study was aimed at understanding the changes in depth perception (stereopsis) in patients who underwent a surgical procedure called vitrectomy for a condition called macular hole (MH). Macular ho...Improving Retinal Sensitivity After Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
This study looked back at the results of eye surgeries performed on patients who suffered from a specific condition where the retina detaches from the back of the eye (known as rhegmatogenous retinal ...Improving Vision After Retinal Surgery for Epiretinal Membrane
This study aims to find ways to predict the success of a specific eye surgery used to treat a condition called idiopathic epiretinal membrane (ERM). The researchers studied 25 patients who underwent...Innovative Retinal Surgery for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
This research paper discusses the latest developments in treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common eye condition that causes loss of vision in the center of the field of vision. The sc...Intraoperative Oct in Pediatric Retinal Surgery: Enhancing Outcomes
This research paper discusses the use of a tool called intraoperative optical coherence tomography (OCT) during eye surgeries in children, particularly those with retinal diseases or eye injuries. Thi...Intraoperative Oct in Retinal Surgery: Benefits and Limitations
This research paper discusses the use of intraoperative optical coherence tomography (iOCT) in retinal surgery, a controversial subject among professionals. iOCT is a tool that combines the surgeon's ...Laser Treatment Reduces Retinal Detachment Risk in Acute Retinal
This study looked at how effective laser treatment is in preventing a severe eye condition called retinal detachment, which can occur following acute retinal necrosis (an aggressive inflammation of th...Laser Treatments for Retinitis Pigmentosa: What You Need to Know
This research paper looks at various studies to understand how effective different types of laser treatment are in treating Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), a common inherited eye disease that affects the r...Long-Term Effects of 44-Channel Retinal Implants for Vision Loss
This research paper is about the long-term effects of using a 44-channel retinal implant in people who have lost their sight due to a condition called retinitis pigmentosa. The implant was placed in o...Long-Term Outcomes of Retinal Surgery for Children with Stickler
Stickler syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body's collagen, the protein that provides structure to the body's tissues. This condition is the most common hereditary cause of issues with t...Membraneblue-Dual Dye: Enhancing Retinal Surgery for Detachment Repair
This research paper is about a study that was conducted to test the usefulness of a dye called MembraneBlue-Dual™ in finding hidden tears or breaks in the retina during surgery for a condition called ...Minimally Invasive Retinal Surgery: a New Hope for Vision Restoration
This research paper discusses a study where scientists were able to restore vision in rats with damaged eyes by using a tiny, biodegradable sheet that supports retinal cells and can be implanted into ...New Device Aims to Restore Vision for Patients with Retinal
This research paper is about a study that tested a new device, called a very large electrode array for retinal stimulation (VLARS), designed to restore vision in blind patients suffering from diseases...New Retinal Surgery Technique Shows Promise for Large Macular Holes
This study was focused on testing a new surgical technique to treat a specific eye condition, where a large hole in the macula (the part of the eye responsible for sharp, central vision) causes the re...New Scleral Depressor Marker Enhances Precision in Retinal Surgery
This research paper is about a new tool that was tested during a specific eye surgery that treats retinal detachment. The tool, called a scleral depressor marker, was used by skilled eye surgeons on 1...New Surgical Method for Retinal Detachment in Cats Explained
This research paper presents a new surgical method for treating a condition in cats where the retina (part of the eye) becomes detached. This technique allows the retina to reattach naturally, reduces...New Technique for Treating Retinal Folds After Detachment Surgery
This paper discusses a new surgical technique for treating full-thickness retinal folds, a common issue after retinal detachment surgery. These folds, especially when they occur in the macular area of...New Technologies Enhancing Visualization in Retinal Surgery
This research paper revolves around the importance of visualization, or the ability to see clearly, in successful eye surgery. It discusses new technology that could make retinal surgery, which involv...Outcomes of Retinal Surgery for Acute Retinal Necrosis Patients
This study looked at the outcomes of surgeries performed on patients suffering from a specific type of eye condition known as acute retinal necrosis. This condition can lead to a separation of the ret...Preventing Retinal Detachment: the Role of Laser Surgery in Arn
This study looked at whether using a preventative laser procedure (prophylactic laser retinopexy) could help stop a serious eye condition called rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) in patients wit...Recognizing José Morón's Role in Early Retinal Laser Surgery
This paper discusses the history of laser photocoagulation therapy, a technique used to treat certain eye conditions. It is widely recognized that the German eye doctor, Gerd Meyer-Schwickerath, devel...Regional Differences in Retinal Detachment Surgery Outcomes in Japan
This research examined whether where people live and their gender affect their treatment for a specific eye condition, rhegmatous retinal detachment (RD), in Japan. They looked at medical records of o...Retinal Damage Risk After Mitomycin C Use in Eye Surgery
This research paper describes a case where a patient suffered serious vision loss and damage to the retina after a routine eye surgery. The surgery involved the use of a drug called mitomycin C, which...Retinal Surgery Risks for Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Explained
This research paper discusses the eye problems that can be caused by atopic dermatitis, a type of skin condition. These problems include keratoconus (a condition where the clear front surface of the e...Retinal Surgery: Essential Screening for Vision Correction Patients
The number of people seeking surgical correction for vision problems, particularly short-sightedness, is on the rise. However, people with short-sightedness often have issues with the outer layer of t...Retinal Surgery: Exploring Regenerative Potential of Retinal Cells
This research paper is about a new finding that certain cells in the eye (specifically, the retina) can migrate and reproduce themselves when removed from the body and grown in a lab, without any adde...Retinal Surgery: Innovative Treatment for Severe Macular Holes
This research paper discusses a surgical procedure performed in Hungary to treat a patient with a severe macular hole, a condition where a hole forms in the part of the eye responsible for sharp, deta...Retinal Surgery: Promising Transplants to Treat Blindness in Rats
This research paper is about a study that looked into the potential of retinal transplantation as a treatment for blindness caused by retinal degenerate (RD) diseases, which lead to the loss of photor...Retinal Thickness Changes After Cataract Surgery: What Patients
This study looked at how the thickness of the nerve fiber layer in the retina changes after cataract surgery. The study was conducted at Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, from March 2017 to April 2018....Risks of Cefuroxime Injection After Complicated Cataract Surgery
This research paper is about a 60-year-old patient who had a tough time with cataract surgery. After the surgery, the patient was given a shot of a drug called cefuroxime directly into the front part ...Screening Obese Patients for Eye Health: Understanding Retinal Surgery
This research paper is about a study conducted to see if obese patients undergoing weight loss surgery need to be screened for a condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). IIH is a s...Stem Cell Research for Treating Retinal Degeneration and Vision Loss
This research paper discusses two eye conditions, Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), which cause significant damage to the retina and can lead to loss of vision. Cur...Stem Cell Therapies for Retinal Degeneration: Hope for Vision Loss
Retinal degeneration (RD) is a major cause of blindness around the globe. It covers diseases like retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, and Stargardt's disease. These illnesses cause...Stem Cell Therapies for Retinal Diseases: a New Hope for Vision
This research paper is about the use of stem cells to treat eye diseases that damage the retina, such as age-related macular degeneration, Stargardt's disease, and retinitis pigmentosa. These diseases...Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Degeneration: a Promising Future
This research paper discusses how the use of stem cells to treat retinal degeneration, a condition that damages the eyes, is moving from being just an idea to potentially becoming a real treatment opt...Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Diseases: a Promising Approach
This paper talks about retinal diseases, which cause permanent vision loss due to the death of cells in the retina (the part of the eye that senses light). To tackle these diseases, researchers have b...Stem Cell Treatments for Retinal Diseases: Hope for Vision Recovery
This research paper focuses on the use of stem cells to treat retinal diseases that are normally difficult to manage, such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Thes...Successful Retinal Surgery in Dogs: Outcomes and Recovery Insights
This research paper studied the success of a particular type of eye surgery in dogs with severe retinal damage. The surgery involved removing the vitreous (the clear gel that fills the eye), inserting...Tattoo-Related Eye Issues: Understanding Retinal Surgery Risks
This research paper discusses a unique case of a young woman who developed vision problems after getting her third tattoo. The doctors did a series of tests to rule out any infections or inflammatory ...Understanding Acute Retinal Necrosis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Outcomes
This research paper analyzes the symptoms, treatment, and visual outcomes of patients suffering from a condition called acute retinal necrosis (ARN). This study included a total of 24 patients, both m...Understanding Acute Retinal Necrosis: Treatment Insights for Patients
Acute retinal necrosis, or ARN, is an eye disease caused by viral infection. While there is no ideal treatment yet, two viruses - the Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV1) - a...Understanding Atypical Macular Holes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
This research paper is about atypical macular holes (MHs), which are uncommon types of damages in the central part of the retina that can lead to vision loss. The study looks into the causes, symptoms...Understanding Microperimetry in Retinal Surgery for Better Vision
This research paper discusses a new technology called microperimetry, which helps doctors better understand the structure and function of the retina in the eye. This is especially useful before and af...Understanding Outcomes of Repeat Retinal Detachment Surgeries
This research paper looks at the results of repeated surgeries for retinal detachment, which is when the retina at the back of the eye peels away from its supporting layers. The researchers analyzed 1...Understanding Postoperative Pain After Vitreo-Retinal Surgery
This study looked at postoperative pain (POP), or pain after surgery, in patients who had vitreo-retinal surgery (VRS), a type of eye surgery. The researchers looked back at a year's worth of VRS pati...Understanding Recurrent Acute Retinal Necrosis in Children
This research paper discusses the case of a 4-year-old girl who had a recurring eye condition known as acute retinal necrosis (ARN), which can damage the retina, the part of the eye that processes lig...Understanding Retina Adhesion: Key Insights for Eye Health and Surgery
This research paper is about studying how the retina, which is the back part of the eye, sticks (or adheres) to other parts of the eye. This is important because certain eye diseases, including a cond...Understanding Retinal Cell Health After Pars Plana Vitrectomy Surgery
This study aimed to understand how a specific eye surgery, called pars plana vitrectomy, affects the survival of cells in the retina, the part of the eye that senses light and sends images to the brai...Understanding Retinal Folds After Detachment Repair: Causes, Prevention
This research paper looks at a condition where the retina, the part of the eye that senses light, gets folded. These folds can happen after the retina has been reattached following a detachment, a ser...Understanding Retinal Function After Vitreous Surgery for Epiretinal
This research paper is about a study that used a method called PuREC to perform a diagnostic test, called electroretinography (ERG), on patients before and after they had a type of eye surgery called ...Understanding Retinal Surgery for Incontinentia Pigmenti Patients
This research paper investigates the use of a specific type of medical imaging technique, known as fundus fluorescein angiography, to study blood vessels in a rare genetic disorder called incontinenti...Understanding Retinal Surgery for Patients with Self-Injury Behaviors
The research paper studies individuals who have injured their eyes due to self-harm behavior, leading to a condition called traumatic rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). This happens when the ret...Understanding Retinal Surgery Outcomes for Acute Retinal Necrosis
This study looked at factors that can predict the outcome of treatment for acute retinal necrosis (ARN), a serious eye condition that often leads to loss of vision. After analyzing data from patients ...Understanding Retinal Surgery Risks for Immunocompromised Patients
This research paper discusses a case of an elderly patient with a weakened immune system, who developed an infection in both eyes after having cataract surgery. The infection, caused by the varicella ...Understanding Retinal Surgery Risks: Accidental Breaks in Vitrectomy
This research sought to determine how often the retina gets accidentally damaged during a certain type of eye surgery, specifically using an ultrahigh-speed (UHS) 25-gauge vitrectomy system. This eye ...Understanding Retinal Surgery: Effects of Scleral Buckling on Vision
This study looked at the structure and function of the back part of the eye, the retina, after a specific type of eye surgery called scleral buckling (SB). This surgery is done to fix a condition call...Understanding Retinal Surgery: Insights From Acute Retinal Necrosis
This study looked at the small blood vessels in the eye (radial peripapillary capillaris and intra-papillary capillaris) in patients diagnosed with acute retinal necrosis, a condition that causes dama...Understanding Retinal Surgery: Lasers for Macular Edema Treatment
The use of lasers for biological and medical purposes was a significant advancement in the 20th century. These lasers have been especially useful in treating a variety of retinal diseases, including i...Understanding Retinal Surgery: Pneumatic Retinopexy Vs. Vitrectomy
This research paper discusses a few important terms related to eye health and treatments. First, it mentions Aniseikonia, a condition where the two eyes perceive the size of an object differently. It ...Understanding Retinal Surgery: Retinotomies and Retinectomies
This research paper is a review of existing literature on retinotomies and retinectomies, two types of eye surgeries that involve cutting and removing parts of the retina. These procedures are often u...Understanding Retinal Surgery: Treatment for Retinal Detachment
This research paper discusses a group of eye diseases caused by viruses, which often have poor outcomes. Even though medications and other treatments have improved, many patients still experience comp...Understanding Retinal Surgery: Treatments for Eye Conditions Explained
This research paper appears to discuss various aspects of the human eye, specifically focusing on the structures known as the globe, macula, and retina, as well as treatment and surgical procedures re...Understanding Retinal Surgery: Treatments for Retinal Detachment
This research paper discusses different treatment methods for a condition called rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. This condition occurs when the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the ...Understanding Robotic Retinal Surgery: Benefits of Force Control
This study was conducted to understand how much force is applied to the eye (specifically the part called the sclera) during retinal surgeries in rabbits and if a robot could help control and reduce t...Understanding Syphilitic Scleritis: Symptoms and Treatment Options
This research paper is about a 47-year-old man who had a painful, red eye for three days, along with slightly reduced vision. He had no previous medical conditions. When doctors examined his eye, they...Understanding the Central Retinal Artery: Key Insights for Patients
This research paper focuses on the central retinal artery (CRA), a key part of the eye that helps supply blood to the retina. The path and characteristics of the CRA have been described in medical lit...Ursodeoxycholic Acid: a Potential Treatment for Retinal Detachment
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RD) is a severe eye condition that can lead to vision loss. Even after successful surgery to reattach the retina, complete vision recovery is not always possible. Th...