retinal detachment

[mal09]

my husband recently underwent scleral buckle procedure for a detachment in the upper part of his retina.it is now 3 wks since the surgery,the doc says we are coming along fine,the retina is flat.however yesterday he went without his eye patch and had a severe headache.i am very worried.the headaches subsided after he took some painkillers.

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

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[manoj963]

I had undergone scleral buckling 6 weeks back
Keep regular follow up with your Doc.
Do not worry as long as his retina is attched - flat

                 -  Dr.Manoj

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

This is a question/observation for his surgeon. Call their office.

JCH III MD