Laser Retina

Surgery for Retinal Detachment Caused by a Giant Retinal Tear

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:23:51 +0000

The procedure consists on a scleral buckling (not shown), 3-port pars plana vitrectomy, placement of a perfluorocarbon liquid bubble to reattach the retina, laser photocoagulation, air/fluid exchange, and tamponade with silicon oil. Retina was re-attached successflully. Procedure performed by Gerardo Garcia-Aguirre, MD, Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico, Mexico City.

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admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:58:12 +0000

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Priscilla’s Story: Retina Procedure

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:18:31 +0000

“I have a rare genetic retinal condition called PXE and had to travel to Minneapolis to see a retina specialist. Dr. Geraets now handles my ongoing treatment. He answers your questions and is very gentle.” If you have a retinal problem or another eye problem in South Dakota, Minnesota, or Iowa in the Siouxland, call (605) 336-6294 or visit ophthalmologyltd.com

Retinal Detachment

admin — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:11:27 +0000

“Most retinal tears and detachments are spontaneous, not from an accident or blow to the head, as commonly thought. The primary symptoms are floaters, streaks or flashes of light and distortion or loss of side vision, and retina surgery may be required.” If you have symptoms of retinal tear or detachment, need a cornea specialist, or need an eye doctor in South Dakota, Minnesota, or Iowa in the Siouxland for another eye problem, call (605) 336-6294 or visit www.ophthalmologyltd.com

Pneumatic Retinopexy, retinal tear or detachment

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:36:56 +0000

A retinal detachment is a separation of the retina from its attachments to the underlying tissue within the eye. Most retinal detachments are a result of a retinal break, hole, or tear. These retinal breaks may occur as a result of trauma or when the vitreous gel pulls loose or separates from its attachment to the retina, usually in the peripheral parts of the retina. Once the retina has torn, liquid from the vitreous gel can then pass through the tear and accumulate behind the retina. The buildup of fluid behind the retina is what separates (detaches) the retina from the back of the eye. As more of the liquid vitreous collects behind the retina, the extent of the retinal detachment can progress and involve the entire retina, leading to a total retinal detachment. A retinal detachment almost always affects only one eye at a time. The second eye, however, must be checked thoroughly for any signs of predisposing factors that may lead to detachment in the future.

Retina Detachment

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:36:56 +0000

a condition where the retina is detached from the blood vessells which provide oxygen and nutrients. this leads to vision loss and total blindness.A public health service announcement from the medical city.

Retina treatment, Opthalmology Eye Health with Camille Harrison, MD with Randy Alvarez

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:36:56 +0000

Retina specialist discusses, How to help tired eyes, Staring at the computer can be dangerous to your eyes

LASIK : A Real Eye Surgery

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:36:56 +0000

The doctor let me record a Lasik Surgery from beginning to end. I cut it down to ~6 minutes to give a sense of the various instruments that are used in this procedure. The microtome (the tool which sliced off the cornea) was the scariest thing for me to watch. The patient is Louisa Bukiet.

Retinal Detachment….{A Complimentary from Rushabh Eye Hospital,India}

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:30:50 +0000

Retinal Detachment WHAT IS THE RETINA? The retina is a nerve layer at the back of the eye that senses light and sends images to the brain. WHAT IS A RETINAL DETACHMENT? The retina is attached to the inner back surface of the eye. Detachment is the pulling away of the retina from its normal position. The separation of the retina from the wall of the eye impairs its normal functioning, resulting in blurred vision. WHAT CAUSES RETINAL DETACHMENT? The vitreous is a clear gel that fills most of the space in the eye. It is located in front of the retina. With age, the vitreous pulls away from its attachments to the retina, usually without causing problems. Sometimes the vitreous pulls hard enough to tear the retina. Fluid may then pass through the retinal tear and lift the retina off the wall of the eye. Risk factors for retinal detachment: Myopia or near-sightedness Injury to the eye Previous retinal detachment in the other eye Family history of retinal detachment Areas of thin/weak retina Complicated cataract surgery Warning symptoms of retinal detachment: Flashes of light New, or increase in, floaters [black dots in your vision] A gray curtain noticed in the field of vision HOW IS RETINAL DETACHMENT DIAGNOSED? The retina is examined with an instrument called the indirect ophthalmoscope after dilating the pupil. Holes and tears are carefully looked for in the periphery of the retina. Treatment Retinal tears without detachment – Laser photocoagulation or cryotherapy is …

Scleral buckle and vitrectomy for retinal detachment

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:30:49 +0000

Scleral Buckle and Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment, This 65 year old woman had retinal detachment with decrease visual acuity for 1 week.. The visual acuity is 20/80. This video shows some blood because of the extensive surgery. The scleral buckle part of the surgery at the beginning of the surgery has some blood.