retina tear

[rockinc]

I had lazer surgery to repair a tear in my retina.  The Dr. said that if the blood did not drain on its own he would be albe to do surgery to remove the blood.  How long should I expect it to drain on its own.  It has been two days and I can see better but there is still a film over my eye.

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

It may take several months sometimes, but I suspect that within a few weeks you should note a big difference.  If a good amount of blood is still in there floating around in the vitreous after 3 to 6 months, then surgery could possibly be considered in some cases.

MJK MD

[msw7591]

11/13/09 MD eye dr told me that I have fluid behind my left  retina and need to see a retina specialist.  I am a little blurred right now.   a little dry eyes.  otherwise eye pressre 17/15= R/L. My eyes feels tired easily (both eyes) even I did not use them too much.  Optician was the one detected first.  But she said I have a hole nearing macualr area.  she also mentioed epithelia(?) membrane.  The MD dr is a bery young dr, she provided no answeres for the following question.  



1. what causes it?  2. what can I do to help myself; 3. is this related to kidney problem?
I am taking HTN pill Cardizem 120 mg daily.  

I took a fall on 5/10/09 left face down, saw "stars" and bumped my left two insicisors (still sensitve by now).    

Thank you so much.  I am only 52 and very worried.