How long is recovery from retinal detachment?

You will need 2 to 4 weeks to recover before returning to your normal activities. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover. But each person recovers at a different pace. Follow the steps below to get better as quickly as possible.

How is Tractional retinal detachment treated?

Tractional retinal detachment is addressed most appropriately by treating the underlying disease, such as proliferative diabetic retinopathy. If traction threatens the macula, vitrectomy is usually indicated. 5 Traction can also become severe enough to cause a tear or hole, becoming a RRD.

Can vision be restored after retinal detachment?

Vision may take many months to improve and in some cases may never fully return. Unfortunately, some patients, particularly those with chronic retinal detachment, do not recover any vision. The more severe the detachment, and the longer it has been present, the less vision may be expected to return.

Is Tractional retinal detachment an emergency?

If you experience any symptoms of retinal detachment, go to your eye doctor or the emergency room right away. Early treatment can help prevent permanent vision loss. It’s also important to get comprehensive dilated eye exams regularly.

When do you need surgery for tractional retinal detachment?

A small area of retinal detachment far from the center of the vision can sometimes be watched if it stops growing due to laser or injection treatment and improvement in blood sugars control. Other times, a tractional retinal detachment affects the central vision significantly enough to require surgical repair.

What is the recovery time after detached retina surgery?

Eventually, the bubble absorbs on its own. After the surgery, people should expect about three weeks for recovery. They cannot travel by air during the recovery period because doing so could expand the bubble. If any of the following symptoms occur, people must alert their doctor immediately:

How is a detachment of the retina repaired?

Tractional retinal detachments are repaired by releasing the scar tissue and traction on the retina with surgery, allowing the retina to settle back into its anatomic position.

When does detachment of the vitreous cause traction?

This detachment usually occurs as part of the normal aging process. There are instances where a PVD is incomplete, leaving the vitreous partially attached to the retina, and causing tractional (pulling) forces that can cause anatomical damage. The resulting condition is called vitreomacular traction (VMT) syndrome.