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Retinal Detachment Caused by Injury to the Eye
Treatment
Surgery Most retinal detachments can be surgically repaired. The surgeon seals retinal tears with laser surgery or freezing therapy (cryotherapy). For large retinal detachments, the surgeon may bring the retina and the wall of the eye together either by placing a silicone band around the eye (called a scleral buckle) or by removing the vitreous jelly behind the lens and in front of the retina with surgery called a vitrectomy. A gas bubble is often used to hold and flatten the retina in place. For small detachments, the retina can be reattached using laser surgery or cryotherapy plus a gas bubble (called pneumatic retinopexy). Treatment should be completed soon after the detachment to give the best possible vision. 