99: What is a Retinal Detachment? A First Person Narrative
Sep 02, 2024•17 min
Episode description
Buck shares his recent experience with a retinal tear and detachment, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent permanent vision loss. He explains the anatomy of the eye, the process of vitreous detachment, and the symptoms of retinal tear and detachment. Buck also discusses the risk factors for these conditions, including high myopia and previous eye surgery. He describes his surgical experience and the use of a gas bubble to reattach the retina.
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