Retinal Detachment Surgery – NYC Eye Doctors
Retinal Detachment Surgery – NYC Eye Doctors
By Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York
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The ophthalmologists and retina specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York are internationally known leaders in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases.
VRMNY retina doctors have trained and taught at some of the world's finest and most respected academic institutions. The physicians who comprise the best retina specialists in New York are experts in vitrectomy surgery and hold academic appointments at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York University, and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Our ophthalmologists in New York City specialize in treating all medical and surgical retinal conditions, emphasizing macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, the two leading causes of retinal vision loss.
With state-of-the-art New York ophthalmology centers in Manhattan, VRMNY is the largest retina vitreous center in the New York Metropolitan area.
Our New York ophthalmologists and eye doctors publish more in the foremost peer-reviewed journals than any other private or academic group in the United States. The practice devotes its time and resources to research and developing new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Many current concepts in retinal disease and treatment recognized worldwide were invented at VRMNY.
The attention, empathetic concern, and careful approach of the eye care specialists and their support team of retina surgeons explain the success of VRMNY. The over 60 member staff provides a full range of educational, medical, and surgical services. With an emphasis on patient education, the staff delivers compassionate and empowering care.
For more information about the Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York, our doctors, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lawrence A. Yannuzzi, MD, please contact our ophthalmology practice by number: 212-861-9797.
VRMNY retina doctors have trained and taught at some of the world's finest and most respected academic institutions. The physicians who comprise the best retina specialists in New York are experts in vitrectomy surgery and hold academic appointments at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York University, and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Our ophthalmologists in New York City specialize in treating all medical and surgical retinal conditions, emphasizing macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, the two leading causes of retinal vision loss.
With state-of-the-art New York ophthalmology centers in Manhattan, VRMNY is the largest retina vitreous center in the New York Metropolitan area.
Our New York ophthalmologists and eye doctors publish more in the foremost peer-reviewed journals than any other private or academic group in the United States. The practice devotes its time and resources to research and developing new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Many current concepts in retinal disease and treatment recognized worldwide were invented at VRMNY.
The attention, empathetic concern, and careful approach of the eye care specialists and their support team of retina surgeons explain the success of VRMNY. The over 60 member staff provides a full range of educational, medical, and surgical services. With an emphasis on patient education, the staff delivers compassionate and empowering care.
For more information about the Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York, our doctors, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lawrence A. Yannuzzi, MD, please contact our ophthalmology practice by number: 212-861-9797.
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What is the Success Rate for Rhegmatogenous Detachment Repair?
Successively putting the retina back into place is common after surgery. The success rate of the retinal detachment surgery depends on the mix of cases examined in any one study, but for most studies the proportion is about 90%. Of the failures many can be eventually repaired with an additional surgery. The amount of visual acuity return after surgery depends on the amount of damage occurring before the surgery. Detachment of the macula leads to damage and a predictable loss of vision.
There are two main causes for failure in cases of retinal detachment surgery.
The first is that the body may make scar tissue in the eye. This scar tissue grows on the retina and also in the vitreous cavity. After a while the scar tissue shrinks and pulls the retina in toward the center of the eye. This form of scar tissue has a special name, proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Making scar tissue is a method used to heal wounds found in both plants and animals. It is a very basic response that has proven useful for millions of years. It is very difficult to stop scar tissue from forming.
The eye surgery for retinal detachment is a form of trauma itself and potentially can augment the tendency to form scar tissue. If proliferative vitreoretinopathy occurs the only option in trying to repair the eye is more surgery. If the scar tissue is removed from the eye, it can easily grow back. Fortunately scar tissue leading to redetachment is not that common and repeat surgery if it does occur is often successful.
The second main reason to have another detachment is a repeat of what caused the detachment in the first place. A second tear can form in the eye leading to another detachment. This will require additional surgery. It is often not possible to know if and when a second tear will form.
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