What can you not do after retinal detachment surgery?

Allow the eye to heal. Don’t do things where you might move your head. This includes moving quickly, lifting anything heavy, or doing activities such as cleaning or gardening. You will probably need to take 2 to 4 weeks off from work.

Will I need glasses after retinal detachment?

Glasses may or may not help with vision after surgery. The retina is very similar to the film in a camera. It has to be healthy to get a clear picture. In a camera with damaged film, having a more powerful lens on the front of the camera may not result in a clear picture.

Can you wear contacts with a hole in your retina?

It is NEVER safe to wear a torn contact lens, even if it feels fine in your eye. A torn lens will have jagged edges that can scratch the delicate front surface of your eye, called the cornea.

Can a retina detach a second time?

It is important to understand that a retinal detachment will almost always result in at least partial blindness if not repaired surgically. If the retina should happen to detach a second time, it will usually occur within several months of surgery, and it can often be repaired with another operation.

Can you wear contacts after retina laser surgery?

Generally, you can wear your contact lenses once the redness has subsided. This is usually within one or two days after the laser treatment.

How long does it take to get sight back after retinal detachment?

Your vision will be blurry – it may take some weeks or even three to six months for your vision to improve.

How do you improve retinal detachment?

For minor detachments or tears of the retina, a simple procedure may be done in your doctor’s office.

1. Photocoagulation. If you have a hole or tear in your retina but your retina is still attached, your doctor may perform a procedure called photocoagulation with a laser.
2. Cryopexy.
3. Retinopexy.
4. Scleral buckling.
5. Vitrectomy.