Post Retinal detachment scleral buckle

Hi

It's been a month since my buckle operation to fix a detached retina.

My sight in the operated eye is suffering from colour perception issues, colours appear washed out and things are not vibrant. Green/blue are difficult to differentiate. There's a yellowish tint to my vision. Is this normal and expected to recover?

Also, my pupil cannot constrict making me photosensitive. Will this recover eventually?

Also, are buckle removals recommended?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

1. color differences can be due to retina/macula damage or cataract formation. Ask your surgeon.
2. If you are using a red top boddle it keeps the pupil dilated, when you stop it can take weeks to wear off. On the other hand a permanently dilated pupil can occur after a scleral buckle.
3. Rarely are buckles removed.

JCH MD