{"id":9561,"date":"2025-11-23T09:18:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T09:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soleyes.es\/?p=9561"},"modified":"2025-11-23T10:28:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T10:28:13","slug":"retinal-detachment-a-true-ophthalmic-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soleyes.es\/en\/eye-surgery\/retinal-surgery\/retinal-detachment-a-true-ophthalmic-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Retinal Detachment: A True Ophthalmic Emergency That Requires Immediate Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]A retinal detachment is a true ophthalmic emergency. The final visual outcome depends on:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Whether the macula is attached or detached.<\/li>\n
  2. How long the retina has been separated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    With more than 20 years of experience as a retinal surgeon<\/a>, I know that timing is as critical as the location of the detachment. At Sol Eyes, we guarantee surgical treatment within 12\u201324 hours from diagnosis to maximize the chances of visual recovery.<\/p>\n

    Why the Macula Matters So Much<\/h2>\n

    Although the retina measures about 40 mm, the area responsible for sharp vision, colour perception and reading \u2014 the macula\/fovea \u2014 is only 0.5 mm. Protecting this small area is essential.<\/p>\n

    If the macula is still attached (macula-ON), rapid surgery provides excellent prognosis.
    \nIf the macula is detached (macula-OFF), vision can still be recovered, but every hour counts.<\/p>\n

    How Is the Detachment Treated?<\/strong>
    \nThe standard treatment is pars plana vitrectomy. The vitreous is removed, the retina is repositioned, and an internal tamponade is used:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Intraocular gas\n
        \n
      1. Very effective.<\/li>\n
      2. Prevents air travel until fully absorbed.<\/li>\n
      3. Causes blurred vision during absorption.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      4. Silicone oil<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          \n
        • Allows immediate flying after postoperative review.<\/li>\n
        • Removed in a second procedure approximately one month later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          When Can I Fly?<\/strong>
          \nGas inside the eye expands with pressure changes and makes flying unsafe.
          \nSilicone oil is safe for patients who must travel urgently.<\/p>\n

          What if My Detachment Is Macula-OFF?<\/strong>
          \nIn my experience, even when the macula is detached, many patients recover excellent vision. Some achieve 100% visual acuity after retinal surgery, especially once the cataract that often develops is treated.<\/p>\n

          It is not unusual for macula-OFF patients to eventually see almost as well as with their healthy eye. In combined cataract + retina surgeries, some patients even report that the operated eye sees better.<\/p>\n

          Macula-OFF does not mean permanent vision loss \u2014 but rapid and expert treatment is essential.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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