What Is Retinal Detachment?
9. Retinal Tear Treatment
Potential treatment for a retinal tear includes cryopexy. This involves applying a freezing element to the outer surface of the eye. This is performed on the part of the eye that is immediately above the location of the tear. This will result in a scare, and this scar will help fasten the retina to the eye wall. The procedure is performed under a local anaesthetic.
Another possible treatment is photocoagulation. This procedure also involves creating a scar to help fasten the retina to the eye wall. This time, however, a laser beam is used instead of freezing the affected area. The patient should take it easy for 2 weeks to help allow the eye to heal properly.
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