Post laser therapy, there is a spot when blinking

[cabinman]

I was told last week I had a mild retinal detachment & retinal tear. The Dr did a laser in the office to try and fix the problem. I was also told an air bubble was placed into the eye to help keep the retina in place. The Dr I saw was not my normal Dr and I felt very rushed and I did not get alot, if any, information about the situation even when I asked.

I went to my normal retinal specialist yesterday and was told that I have no tear or detachment, and there definitely is no air bubble in my eye. While this is good news, I am not noticing a dark flash or spot in my left eye when blinking only. It's not noticeable in the dark, only when it's light, and especially when i look to my left.

Is this from the lasering? Can I expect this to go away after everything heals? I didn't notice it the first 4 days, but toady it's very noticeable.

Anyone else have any information or similar situation?

Thanks for any help!

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

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[cabinman]

Thank you very much Dr Hagan for the information.

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

I would check with your surgeon. A laser "burn" to completely heal and form adhesions that close holes/tears takes 3-6 weeks.

Yes almost all patients that I have treated or taken care of that are aware of light/dark images arising from retinal stimulation from laser or cryo therapy (freezing hole shut) have had it fade away over a period of several weeks.

JCH MD

[cabinman]

Thanks Dr Hagan. In your experience, once the laser marks heal is there a chance these spots I'm seeing could subside?

I had a follow up today with my normal opthamologist he also sees no detachment or tear, and there is no air bubble. Could it heal that quickly (6 days)?

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

Depending on the size and location of the tear and the amount of treatment it could be the laser marks. This is a question though for your surgeon.

JCH MD