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Retinal Detachment
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Retinal Detachment
by Priya-John, Aug 10, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Priya John on August 10, 1999 at 16:30:09
Hi! My Mother underwent Retinal Detachment correction surgery Scleral buckling 5 months ago. She is doing now. Though the vision in the eye is 100% she has double vision on extreme lateral gaze. I have two questions? 1. Why does she have double vision? 2. Can she read from the computer? She likes to play games on the computer. I wonder if the surgery and its recovery would interfere in any way with her using the computer, watching T.V., movies etc., I would appreciate your answer to these questions. Thank you.
Posted by HFHS MD-JL on August 10, 1999 at 22:13:33
Double vision is a known problem after scleral buckling procedures. This is caused by the buckle placed around the eye which is in a position close to the eye muscles. She may benefit from prisms but if this is only in lateral gazes and not straight ahead this is likely not an option. She can read and watch as much TV as she wants without concern.
This information was provided for educational purposes only.
HFHS MD-JL
