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Retinal detachment scleral buckle
Hi,
How long can a scleral buckle maintain one's sight?
What future implications are there on the eye health of having the buckle operation?
Thanks
How long can a scleral buckle maintain one's sight?
What future implications are there on the eye health of having the buckle operation?
Thanks
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It is going to depend on what condition caused you to need the SB and what other things you are dealing with. The buckle itself is a durable device and could last indefinitely. The benefits depend, as above. Any prosthetic implant is at risk for inflammation and infection.
In my case, the buckle was accompanied by a vitrectomy which should, in theory, resolve the issue of the vitreous pulling on the retina. My other eye is at some risk for retinal detachment as I am severely myopic in both eyes.
I repeat: These are questions you need to ask your retina doc. That's part of what you pay him for.