Scar tissue in eye

[MegEye]

I had a retinal detachment in 2015. I had it repaired and my vision has never been the same. I developed scar tissue and quite a bit of it, and I just don't have sharp vision anymore. Has anyone had this and have their vision get better or worse?

[JohnHaganMD]

If you will use the search feature and archives you will see numerous posts about that problem. Although the retina may be put back in place the vision often does not make a full recovery especially in a 'macula off" retinal detachment.  You can always get a second opinion. remember when you have a RD in one eye the chance of a RD in the other eye is as high as 10-15% be sure you have it checked regularly also.

[Nicklee]

May I know why is it that the other eye will now have a 10-15% of RD? Why has what happened to one eye affect the other?  

[MegEye]

Thanks for your answer. And I'm sorry I didn't do a search before asking. I'm just at a loss at what to do about my eye. If there was a way to post pictures I would show you what I'm living with. Once again thanks for answering.

[JohnHaganMD]

Nicklee: Because the eyes are similar in construction and that dramatically increases the risk of RD in second eye.

MegEye: You can post pictures. There are places on the internet where you can post a picture and get a link to it. Then post that link in a post here and I'll be able to see the picture.

[MegEye]

Okay great let's give this a try. https://s.yimg.com/hd/answers/i/c7f076a93eae467ebde5ef2c12cbc978_A.jpeg?a=answers&mr=0&x=1490800350&s=c530dc62457cc3356f34e4c1c36c3e46

[JohnHaganMD]

Sorry says I'm not authorized.

[MegEye]

Okay I couldn't figure out how to give you a link to go to so I made it my profile picture.

[JohnHaganMD]

Okay so that is a picture of your retina and optic nerve. It's not high quality but I can see enough to help you. The retina is flat and attached however on the lower half you can see the part that was detached and it goes thorough your macula so you had a "macula off RD" It is not likely that surgery would help you. You can always get an independent second opinion. the most important think is protecting your "good" eye from a RD, injury, eye disease or from adverse health problems (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, etc)

[MegEye]

Thank you so much for your help. I'm a pretty healthy person in my early 30s. My RD was due to a head injury and I truly hope it never happens again. My Retina Specialist said exactly what you said. I guess I just don't know what to expect from here on out. Should I avoid roller coasters and things of that nature? I really do appreciate your help and expertise on the matter.

[JohnHaganMD]

If your RD was due to a blow to your eye it makes it less like that you would have a RD in the other eye unless it was traumatized also. Yes avoid amusement rides and things that jerk your head and body around violently.

[MegEye]

Thank you so much for answering my questions you are amazing. I guess I'll just have to live with the hand I've been delt.

[JohnHaganMD]

Best of luck