How do you know there is a problem with scleral buckle

[Scleralrecipient]

How do you know there may be a problem with the scleral buckle? I had this surgery May 21, 2009. Since then I have undergone 2 laser treatments to repair 2 tears. Laser zaps were over 500 combined. My eye flares up and hurts very badly. When this happens, vision is affected. Could I be alergic to the buckle after this long? What are the symptoms? What can be done?

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

1. Keep removing the exposed sutures.
2. Look on this page "Today's Pulse" and scroll through them until you get to Dry Eyes which I wrote and follow the suggestions to treat the dry eyes.
3. Take good care of your "good eye" protect it from disease, injury and live a healthy lifestyle.

JCH MD

[trackker]

i have had a detached retina where scleral was used.
this was in 2008
i have had major discomfort and dryness.
have had numerous stitches removed from the buckle as they were causing irritation.
what should be done

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

No there is no time frame. The cataract should be a problem and your retina surgeon should say its okay for cataract surgery.
JCH DM

[fisher7487]

Is there a time frame to have a lens implant following 2 eye surgeries for a detached retina for the best success or does it not matter?

I am still debating about the lens implant surgery or to just wear a daily contact lens.

I am just trying to gather more information and appreciate any professional insight.


Sue
1.17.11

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

Use the search feature and archives and read the many discussions about post retinal detachment surgery and the long convalsecence.


JCH MD