{"id":7285,"date":"2022-09-13T11:16:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T03:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zoomax.com\/?p=7285"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:59:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:59:22","slug":"can-retinal-detachment-surgery-prevent-blindness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zoomax.com\/es\/can-retinal-detachment-surgery-prevent-blindness\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Retinal Detachment Surgery Prevent Blindness?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Retinal detachment<\/em> disrupts the retina’s normal function, leading to low vision<\/em> and sometimes causing blindness<\/em> [1].<\/a> The appropriate recommendation would be to undergo retinal detachment surgery. Retinal detachment surgery<\/em> has a high success rate in restoring an individual’s vision and helps prevent further retina detachment [2]<\/a>. This article will discuss various retinal detachment surgeries, how to prevent retinal detachments in daily life, and how low vision aids help with retinal detachment prevention and post-retinal detachment surgery recovery. First, let us see what\u2019s retinal detachment and the signs of retinal detachment.<\/p>\n

What are Retina and Retinal Detachment?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Figure 1: Retinal Detachment Condition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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A retina<\/em> describes the thin layer of tissue found near the optic nerve at the back of the human eye. The retina’s primary purpose is to receive light and convert it to neural signals. The retina sends these signals to the human brain for visual recognition<\/em> [3].<\/a> Pigment epithelial detachment<\/em> means that the thin retina<\/em> tissue is pulled away from the different layers of the eye tissues (see figure 1 above). When retinal detachment<\/em> happens, the retina<\/em> pulls away from the supporting tissues causing reduced vision<\/em> and, when not treated, may cause blindness<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Prevalence of Retinal Detachment\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Incidences of retinal detachment<\/em> are very rare in individuals, with studies showing that it affects 1 to 17 individuals out of every 10000 [6].<\/a> The study also shows that males are highly susceptible to the condition than females. In addition, the condition is particularly common in South East Asia and most European countries [6].<\/a><\/p>\n

What are the Symptoms of Retinal Detachment?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Figure 2: Field of vision for an individual with retinal detachment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to Mayo Clinic, the following are the symptoms of retinal detachment<\/em> [5]<\/a><\/p>\n