Could a concussion from 3 years ago cause retinal detachment today?

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Especially if the person was already at risk due to severe myopia? Had been seeing floaters since childhood?
Yes, depending on the severity of the concussion, and the area of the head affected. The myopia generally wouldn't have an effect on Retinal Detachment, especially not having anything to do with the concussion. I would suggest contacting 1 or more optometrists or opthalmologists to get a professional opinion.  (+ info)

whats better scleral buckle or gas bubble for an retinal detachment?

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I am curious, because I had the buckle installed; but I feel the gas bubble would have been a better route to have my eye recover with better vision result.
the scleral buckling is to support the retina.,,its not called bubble gas buckle ,its called gas bubble injection within the vitreal cavity after vitrectomy,some inject normal saline,silicone oil ,air ,gas,,the outcome doesnt differ much in which they replace the vitreous as long the scleral buckle reattaches the retina  (+ info)

Can an opthamologist determine if you have retinal tears or a retinal detachment or only a retinologist can?

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opthalmologists are for all round eye examinations so yes they can diagnose retinal detachments/tears  (+ info)

what is the main symptom of retinal detachment?

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what is the main symptom of retinal detachment?
ah, thank god, i dont have that
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Seeing flashes related to retinal detachment?

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what kind of flashes do you see? are they big or small? little spots or big ones? please help me out!
They're big flashes, like a camera flash or a lightning bolt. The spots (floaters) can be big or small, but there's usually lots of them. Other symptoms of retinal detachment are a curtain or veil coming over part of your vision. The sudden onset of any of these things should be investigated by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.  (+ info)

Can I still ride Rollercoasters if I am at risk for Retinal Detachment?

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I am 21 years old, very nearsighted (-13.00) and in July it was noticed that my retina had a small hole in it. The specialist said he was not going to laser the hole yet and just monitor it. I dont play any contact sports, where it may detach, but can I still ridee rollercoasters, as the head does bounce around a bit??
As always, I would recommend that you ask your doctor about this. It is way to serious to mess around with and if it could complicate matters you should stay off of them. Call your doctor and ask...  (+ info)

Is there Anything I Can Do to Help Prevent Retinal Detachment?

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I am only 21 years old. I am extremely near sighted (-13.00), have been all my life. At my last check-up,a few small holes were noticed in my retina. I know retinal dettachment is a big risk now. The retinal specialist I went to said it was not necessary to laser the holes at the time.
What can I do to help prevent it??
I am a few years older, 34 and just has retinal detachment surgery this year. Having scoured the internet I have found out a bit about it.
Things that some retinal specialists believe can cause a retina to detach are blows to the eye or head, vigorous head movements, heavy lifting. In otherwords, no weight training or rollercoasters.
Being nearsighted(myopic) means you are at a higher risk due to the shape of your eye. The biggest danger that you have is that fluid can get through the holes, seep to the back of the retina and lift it off, but I guess you know that judging by what you have said.
However, not all holes lead to detachments. Indeed, having holes repairs can cause detatchments in itself. You really have two choices :-

1. Dont trust your specialis and get a second opinion.

2. Live your life. If it happens, deal with it when it comes. Look out for the signs and go to hospital immediately if it does.

I hope that doesnt sound too hard but the truth is it is really easy to let the fear dominate your life.

good luck  (+ info)

Can retinal detachment cause excess light sensitivity?

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I've got a few eye conditions, but all I know for sure is that I might go totally blind one day. A specialist told me that I should have done that years ago.
retinal detachment causes blindness the moment retina is detached everything will be dark immediately. get treated now. nothing's too late.  (+ info)

can anybody tell tips to stimulate vision for my baby who had a surgery for retinal detachment?

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my daughter born pre mature had a stage 4b retinal detachment.she had a surgery when she was 4 mths old. now she is 10 mths.she wear glasses.our doctor asked us to stimulate her vision as much as possible.now she is responding only to light.she is not looking at any objects.we have to do something in order to get her vision back.
bright colours and movement  (+ info)

Floaters in my eyes, little flashing dots, but no retinal detachment?

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I have been to many different eye doctors in the past year and all of them say that my eyes are completely healthy, but the floaters and flashing dots persist. I only see them when I am outside but they are very bothersome and I would love to know what is causing them if my eyes are healthy.
Three things to consider:
1.The Posterior segment of the eye is filled with a gelatinous liquid called the vitreous humor. This jelly liquid is primarily made of collagen and water. As you age this collagen usually clumps to form little bundles and fibrous bands that float in the back portion of the eye. This persé is not a disease process going on but rather a aging process of this jelly liquid and as a general rule of thumb, a new floater has the best chance of sinking out of your central line of sight within the first 3 months of its apparition.
2. However, certain types of floaters are associated and may be a sign of retinal tear, hole, or detachment which requires immediate medical attention to prevent vision loss. Persons who have had a recent blunt injury or jarring of the head, or who have high nearsighted prescriptions are more at risk of this more serious condition.
3. Flashes of light. Also called photopsias, indicate inertial stress on the retinal tissue. For example, if i were to pinch your arm, you would feel pain, if i were to pinch the back of your eye, you would see a flash of light, because they are light receptors (the retina). This Vitreous Humor is encased in a pouch, which is attached to the surface of the retina. As liquefaction of the Vitreous occurs, areas sink pulling this encapsulated gelatinous liquid away from the retina. If the separation happens with a disruption of the retinal tissue you might have the formation of a tear, hole or detachment result.
ANSWER: It is best to have the floaters especially with flashes examined by an eye care provider pretty contiguous to their occurrence. Though floaters are common and it is a nuisance to have one checked out every time you feel a new floater appears. The symptoms may vary that differintiate the more serious with the benign, in that a large number of floaters with a sudden onset, and a dark spot that is stationary with your eyes, or a curtain coming down in your vision are cause for immediate ophthalmic consult and are considered a medical emergency.  (+ info)

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