What is Scleral buckle Surgery?
Scleral buckling is a surgical procedure used to repair a retinal detachment. The scleral, or the white of the eye, is the outer supporting layer of the eyeball. In this surgery, a surgeon attaches a piece of silicone or a sponge onto the white of the eye at the spot of a retinal tear. The buckle is designed to repair retinal detachment by pushing the sclera toward the retinal tear or break. Scleral buckling is used to treat different types of retinal detachments. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency requiring immediate medical care. Scleral buckling is one of the treatment options. Signs of detachment include an increase in the number of eye floaters.
When Scleral Buckle Surgery Is Needed?
The following are additional risk factors for retinal detachment:
- Extreme myopia (nearsightedness)
- Trauma or injury to the eye
- Family or personal history of retinal detachment
- Eye conditions or diseases, such as uveitis, lattice degeneration, retinoschisis, or degenerative myopia
- Previous cataract surgery
- Increased age
Symptoms of retinal detachment include floaters in the eye, flashes, or an inability to see at all. Retinal detachment needs immediate medical attention and treatment.
Recovery after Scleral Buckling Surgery:
After undergoing scleral buckling surgery, patients are typically seen 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month following their surgery for post-operative appointments with a retinal specialist at Calgary Retina Consultants.
For the first 2 weeks after your retinal surgery, please take note of the following:
- All air travel is strongly not recommended.
- Driving any type of motorized vehicle.
- Avoid activities involving lifting weight over 5-10 lbs.
- Avoid activities involving bending at the waist (household chores, fitness/exercise, sports).
- Avoid going into pools, hot tubs, lakes, or bathtubs. You may shower keeping your eye covered to avoid getting any water into the eye.
- Avoid reading or computer work. This also includes the use of mobile devices such as iPhones, smartphones, and tablets.
How To Reach Us?
Dr. Nilesh Giri is a trusted Eye Specialist in PCMC, Pune. At Devgiri Memorial Hospital you will get all the necessary medical treatment. Our advanced approach for our patient treatments make us unique.
The appointment process at Devgiri Memorial Hospital PCMC Pune is very simple. You can directly call on 09657002695. Also with the help of the “Book an Appointment” Form you can book your appointment by just filling in the basic information. We will contact you via email or phone call to confirm your appointment.
