{"id":2755,"date":"2020-07-20T10:19:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T10:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bceye.com\/?p=2755"},"modified":"2020-08-01T15:26:05","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T15:26:05","slug":"how-are-retinal-tears-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bceye.com\/how-are-retinal-tears-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"How are Retinal Tears Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The most common way a retinal specialist<\/a> will treat a retinal tear is with laser. Cryotherapy and vitrectomy are alternative possibilities and all 3 methods achieve the same goal\u2026to prevent a retinal detachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The illustration is demonstrating vitrectomy eye surgery with endolaser to treat a retinal tear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These outstanding anatomic illustrations of the eye are created by JirehDesign.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Retinal Tears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A retinal tear can develop into a retinal detachment<\/a>. Retinal detachments are potentially vision threatening and can lead to blindness if not surgically repaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal of treatment of retinal tears <\/a>is to prevent a retinal detachment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common way a retinal tear develops is from a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retinal holes, caused by other conditions such as lattice degeneration, can also lead to a retinal detachment and are treated similarly to retinal tears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laser Photocoagulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Laser photocoagulation is the medical term for laser treatment. The laser is used to encircle the retinal tear. This induces the retina to scar to the underlying tissue and prevents fluid from migrating underneath the retina and cause a retinal detachment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laser photocoagulation is non-invasive and is performed in the office setting. There is little or no pain and does not require pre-operative fasting or after care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all tears can be treated with laser. In order for successful treatment to occur, the retina specialist must be able to have a clear view of the entire tear. Here are some conditions or situations where laser treatment may be difficult to perform:<\/p>\n\n\n\n