A retinal detachment is a serious condition. It happens when the thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye, called the retina, pulls away from its normal position. The retina is responsible for sending visual information to your brain. Therefore, detachment can lead to a rapid and severe loss of vision. If you notice any sudden changes such as a shadow or a curtain moving across your vision, you need urgent assessment. Miss Anna Grabowska provides expert diagnosis and prompt, advanced retinal detachment treatment in London.
What happens when the retina detaches?
The retina separates most commonly when fluid passes through a small tear in the retina and collects underneath it, lifting it away from the supportive tissue beneath. This lifts the retina from its blood supply and essential nourishment, causing it to stop working. The longer the retina is detached, the greater the risk of permanent vision loss.
Urgency is paramount. When you experience symptoms, you need an immediate consultation to determine the extent of the detachment and plan emergency treatment.
Miss Grabowska’s approach to retinal detachment treatment in London
Treating a retinal detachment almost always requires surgery. As a consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon with over 15 years of experience in ophthalmology, Miss Grabowska is highly skilled in the precise surgical techniques necessary to reattach the retina.
The primary surgical options she uses include:
Vitrectomy
This procedure involves removing the vitreous gel from the eye’s centre. Miss Grabowska uses instruments to access the back of the eye, relieve the traction that caused the detachment, and flatten the retina. She then uses a laser or freezing treatment to seal the tears. She may also fill the eye with a gas or oil bubble to hold the retina in place as it heals.
Scleral Buckle
Sometimes, a small silicone band is placed on the outside of the eye (the sclera) to gently press the eye wall inward. This relieves traction on the retina and allows the detachment to flatten. Miss Grabowska will decide if this is the best method for your specific case.
Why choose a specialist like Miss Grabowska?
The complexity of retinal detachment surgery demands a surgeon with specialist expertise. Miss Grabowska’s advanced training at centres like Moorfields Eye Hospital has given her a high level of proficiency in this intricate field.
Choosing a specialist like her means you benefit from a surgeon who is comfortable managing the most challenging retinal cases. Her focus is on reattaching the retina and also securing the best possible visual outcomes. Her surgical skill, combined with her dedication to prompt, thorough care, ensures you are receiving leading treatment when your vision is at risk.
If you suspect you have a retinal detachment, you need to seek help immediately. Get in touch right away to discuss your symptoms and book an appointment.