I think Prompt treatment of a torn retina can prevent the retina from detaching. Once the retina becomes detached, it must be surgically repaired to prevent vision loss. If the retina has a tear or hole, but has not become completely detached, your ophthalmologist may recommend a special type of laser treatment or freezing. If the retina is detached, surgical repair is necessary.
if there are regular flashes still occurring 8 months after cyropexy, could that indicate that there is another retinal tear? Or is there anything in particular that is triggering the flashes?
I have had patient have flashes for over a year after treatment. None had additional problems.
Dr. O.
Thanks for the quick reply. My Dr is aware of the post operative flashes and has advised me to contact him if some of the other dangerous symptoms occur (curtain, floaters). He is following this, but I don't have another appointment for a week. I was wondering how long these flashes might continue and if the number (now about ten a day) might diminish as time goes on. Thanks
Traction is not relieved by a bubble and cyro. It is causing the the flashes. This should be followed and if any additional symptoms occur, call your surgeon.
Dr. O.