Vision restoration???

Has anyone recovered the majority of their vision after having a Scleral Buckle.
I have lost most of my vision in my right eye due to a retina detachment. I think the Macula was affected?!
I am having the surgery tomorrow and am very concerned about this.
Any comments or experiences good  or not..please and thank you!

Eyezz

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

There are too many factors.  I saw that you doctor injected gas. If the gas closed off the hole the vision should be good.

It could be the gas was not effective, so he is going to put in a scleral buckle.

Most detachment repaired within a few day will regain all or most of the central vision.

[Eyezz]

What is a few days?
From when the bubble was put in? That was done on January 20, the day after the retina detached. Scleral Buckle to go in tomorrow, January 29.
I think this is a big part of my concern! Has the Dr. not acted fast enough?
I guess I just have to have FAITH!
Thank you for your prompt response.

Sincerely,

Eyezz

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

What did he tell you when he put the bubble in?  Some retinal detachments can be fixed in the office with a bubble and cryo or laser.  Did he tell you that he was planning on a scleral buckle later?  Or did he tell you that he would try a pneumatic retinpexy (repair in office with gas bubble and laser or cryo) and if it did not work there would be another surgery.  

How did you see the day after the gas bubble?  If the macula was attached your vision should have be close to normal.

Dr. O.

[Eyezz]

He didn't really say anything! Probably why I am so confused?!
After the bubble was put in, I could see my hand close up and distant lights.
I'm not feeling very hopeful for my vision recovery?!
In fact, I just found out today from the receptionist that I will be awake for the surgery?! How horrifying!!!  I guess I don't have any other options?!
Thank you very much for the information.
I will let you know how things turn out.

Sincerely,

Eyezz

[berrywoo]

Most eye surgeries are done under local anesthesia, so technically you're awake. However, you're given sedatives as needed through your I.V.

As far as vision return goes that depends on so many factors...and since your macula was involved the final visual outcome may not be as good as before. Remember that the scleral buckle will make you more nearsighted.

Good luck.

[Eyezz]

Thank you for your response.
I am trying to stay positive but I am very worried.
I'll let everyone know how things turn out.

Eyezz