Retinal detachments
‘Time to theatre’ is crucial in successful retinal detachment treatment
Priscilla Lynch
Published: Thursday, February 1, 2018
The earlier patients seek treatment, the less invasive treatment has to be and the higher the success rateRetinal detachment is more common in older people (often following posterior vitreous detachment complicated by small tears), those who have high myopia, pseudophakes, those with diabetic retinopathy and those with a family history of the condition. It can also be associated with previous cataract surgery and trauma, therefore taking a good patient history is key to correct diagnosis said Mr Dooley. In the past 10 years, there have been noteworthy improvements in treatment (small-gauge surgery, better tamponades, stains and viewing systems) and earlier detection of retinal detachment, Mr Dooley stated. “The earlier patients seek treatment, the less invasive treatment has to be and the higher the success rate, and they are less likely to develop the nastier aspects of retinal detachment, such as proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), re-detachment and permanent loss of vision. It is a very treatable condition and I nearly spend half my time dealing with it, but getting the patient in quickly is the key,” he told EuroTimes. Ian Dooley: donna.kiernan@materprivate.ie
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