Subject: Re: Retina Vision After Surgery
Forum: The Eye Care Forum

Topic Area: Macular Degeneration

Posted by Smith on June 15, 1999 at 05:04:13

Hi i had retinal reattached approx six weeeks ago, i now have vision in eye but.
1. i now see slight shadow in area of detachment but not as large as original detachment. i do have vision thru area just that it is a little darker, will it deminish with time and what can i do to help it improve.
2. when entering dark room from bright light eye does not adjust fully as other eye.
3. slight distortion can it be corrected with lens.
i appreciate your reply information
Thanks

Posted by HFHS MD - NI on June 15, 1999 at 06:49:23

It can take up to 6 months for the retina to recover as much as it will after retinal detachment surgery. Until then it is difficult to predict what the best potential vision is.

The difficulty adjusting to light can be related to medications especially if you were on a red top medicine (atropine). This can take 4 weeks to wear off.

You will need to have a refraction done to see what your best vision is with glasses. This can usually be done 6 - 8 weeks after surgery. Some of the distortion may improve.

This information is for educational purposes only. You should keep followup with your ophthalmologist.



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