The detachment of the retina from the vascular membrane leads to a strong decrease in vision, and often to a complete loss of vision.

What if this happened? Therapeutical methods such a pathology is not treated, we need an operation. There are two ways for her: surgical and laser.

In surgical treatment, the task is to "glue" the exfoliated retina. Sometimes this is achieved by applying a seal or balloon to the sclera in the appropriate place. In the last decade, a method called vitrectomy. Typically, it is used in the event that the retina is very large or accompanied by a vitreous hemorrhage.

At the same time, blood, scars or damaged tissues are removed from the vitreous of the eye, which lead to retinal tension. Then the vacant space is filled with a polymer substance and a saline solution, and as a result, the pressure presses the exfoliated retina to its original place.

In our time, this technique is developed so that it often allows you to perform an outpatient surgery - you do not need to go to the clinic.

However, during the day after the operation, bed rest is recommended, after which several days should be avoided.

With the help of a laser beam, an operation is performed that can be likened to welding metals: a laser at a strictly defined point raises the temperature of the tissue, which leads to its coagulation: the retina is "welded" to the choroid.

However, this method is often used not to treat exfoliation, but for its prevention - to strengthen the retina.

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