Detached retina

Hi Shinamae. I had a detached retina in 2011. I had the floaters & then the curtain thing & had no idea what it was.
I was very lucky in that my optician just picked up the phone, rang the emergency eye clinic at the RVI in Newcastle, and said ‘I’m sending this lady down now’.
I was admitted that night & surgery the next day. For 10 days post-op I had to sit still with my head looking down!
Later I developed a cataract in the eye (a recognised complication) & that was treated too. Ten years on, my vision in that eye is pretty good.

Time is of the essence, so if you do in fact have detached retina, get it treated as soon as you possibly can.
All the best.

janeainsworth that’s really helpful thank you very much 💐

Ds had a partially detached retina which gave him the classic visual difficulties. He saw his optician who gave him an urgent referral to hospital. He had surgery the following morning when a band was inserted round the eye. No problems since - in fact his vision actually improved!

Thanks Katek 💐...

I had a Tractional retinal detachment which was treated in 2014. Before the treatment, I had a heavy feeling in the eye and had shadow in my vision. I had surgery, also called photocoagulation surgery as a treatment for retinal detachment. This is the procedure of making the scarring tissues back together with the help of a laser beam. There are also other treatment methods for retinal detachment. You don't need to worry about your problem. First, you have to be mentally strong before the surgery. Wish you a fast recovery.

My DD1 had a detached retina in 1983 when she was eight years old. It was identified by our optician and she was referred to Wolverhampton Eye Hospital for treatment. She underwent surgery to repair it and, six months later, a band was inserted. The nurses found it hard to make her keep still, which is the most important part of the healing process.

She is shortsighted but, in all other respects, she is able to lead a normal life, including driving. Certain sports like squash and hockey are not permitted. Now nearly 46, she has a successful career as a planner for a large clothing company in Australia.

Good luck, Shinamae and please let us know how it goes. I hope there is someone involved in your treatment who can help to reassure you.

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I went to an optician to ask about the dots and ark of light that I was getting when I looked to the side. He said that happens as you age when the gel changes. I read up later and was still concerned and managed to get an urgent appointment for, like Katek a scleral buckle around the eye. I’ve had no problems since although I do have a lot of floaters.

Sorry, like Katek’s DS had.

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Thank you, janeainsworth: I was about to do the same!