This is my third retina operation in the past 10 or so years. The first one was a hole detected in my retina about ten years ago which was duly repaired with laser surgery. The second one happened in 2015 when I suddenly noticed that I was loosing vision in my left. I noticed a dark shadow started to appear from the bottom of my eye and gradually increased and by the time I was at the hospital I had lost complete vision in my eyesight. It had effected my macula as well. After the op I had to posture my head down ward for about 10 days. I regained virtually full and clear vision, the only thing was that due to the damage to the macula I had a slight distorted view from the left eye. But all in all I got used to it and did not even realise it as the right eye became the dominant eye. All was well until last week when I noticed a small shadow appearing at the bottom left of my left eye. I immediately went to the hospital eye department where it confirmed that I had a tear. The following I had an operation ether gas was inserted to repair the retina. Luckily this time I do not have to posture downwards but sit upright or lye on my left cheek. Quite sore at the moment. Just hop it doesn’t happen again.
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
I wish you all the best. Unusual to have recurrent detachments over so many years - at least that is my professional experience. Randy
@Rasoglou
Жыл бұрын
Hello sir How are you going right now?
@michael5089
Жыл бұрын
Yes, how are you??
@francinebrown2
Жыл бұрын
Where did you do the op?
@louabney
4 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. I just had vitrectomy surgery on my left eye. Family history of detached retinas, both parents, so I had a good idea of what was happening. Thanks to my doctors for acting quickly to save my sight!
@RandallWongMD
4 жыл бұрын
Hope you are doing well and that surgery was successful. Randy
@asasasasas191
Жыл бұрын
how is your vision now
@zappyzk304
Жыл бұрын
I had retinal detachment and retinoschisis in my left eye. I now have a scleral buckle and silicone oil that will be removed after my cataract is fully developed. I am grateful to the tremendous doctor that re-attatched my retina. I am making a full recovery and feel very lucky that I live in this day and age.
@therandomisedo7175
Жыл бұрын
How you feel now ? Did you recover? Hope for you the best 🙌
@officience1
Ай бұрын
Why does the buckle need to be removed? Iv heard it will permanently stay there unless there's complications. Removing the buckle surgery can lead to another detachment
@parnell2014
8 жыл бұрын
Dr. Wong, this was a great video! Thanks for posting it. I liked how your background was plain and non-cluttered. You presented the info in clear, straightforward terms and as detailed as a lay person needed to know. I subscribed! Thanks!
@RandallWongMD
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting! I never know what is appealing and relevant. Clearly trying to keep it simple. In my opinion, there are too many "doctor" videos that miss the mark. Thanks, r
@hislamb4528
6 жыл бұрын
How wonderful you are for taking out some of your time to do this very informative, well done video! You also have a calming pleasant presence. God Bless You!
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting! Randy
@lorettakent9944
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking your time to explain the eye and problems. Your clear and distinct manner is very helpful.
@RandallWongMD
8 жыл бұрын
Very nice of you to take the time and express your appreciation. Keeps me motivated! All the best, Randy
@maryanneville4397
4 жыл бұрын
Good day doc, can u have a retinal detachment surgery done with cataract surgery at the same time or how far apart can u do it
@BudzzableRides
2 жыл бұрын
I have had 5 retina detachments, I have buckles on both eyes. I have developed advanced glaucoma in both eyes from all the trauma from the surgery's. Cataract surgery in both eyes & multiple laser and cryotherapy's. I think that's it, but I'm starting to lose track, I can actually see pretty well considering, I have been able to drive up until this week. I have a fantastic retina specialist, he saved my vision many times! I'm having optic nerve trouble now, my glaucoma is starting to win the battle just in the last few months. Stay positive if your having eye trouble, it's amazing the talent of these eye surgeons.
@S..u..n..i..l
2 жыл бұрын
I pray to god that you will recover from this. Stay strong. Dont lose hope. God will help you.
@ErickGarcia-cj2uf
Жыл бұрын
I’m recently developed a white flash in the corner of my left eye and I’m gonna make an appointment with an eye doctor tomorrow
@ErickGarcia-cj2uf
Жыл бұрын
@@BudzzableRides I have my appointment today wish me luck!
@ErickGarcia-cj2uf
Жыл бұрын
@@BudzzableRides I got back from my appointment and my retina is attached, it’s a relief but the flashes are new to me and I’m wondering if they would ever go away. I have another appointment in 6 weeks for a check up
@ErickGarcia-cj2uf
Жыл бұрын
@@BudzzableRides I went to my appointment today and my retina is attached, its a relief but I gotta go back in 6 weeks for a check up. But the flashes are something new I just hope I learn how to live with it or if they will ever go away
@sandycarter1917
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr Wong. This helps explain what is going on with our son who got an injury in karate and had a detached retina. The surgeon did the silicone buckle. We are praying for healing. Thank you again.
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
All the best to you and your family. r
@ErickGarcia-cj2uf
Жыл бұрын
How is your son now
@MyREDTAIL
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. for your clear explanation, My Son has a detached Retina & is going for Surgery in a few days, Your video was helpful in understanding what is involved etc Thanks for sharing.
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
All the best to him and your family. r
@ErickGarcia-cj2uf
Жыл бұрын
How is he now
@googomanpuckyeah5103
7 жыл бұрын
MR WONG IS NEVER WRONG
@RandallWongMD
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@annehealy-swift1061
7 жыл бұрын
very very informative and helpful! Thank you!
@georgefereidooni6620
3 жыл бұрын
My both eyes retinal has been detached since 22/02/2019 and I am not able to read my emails or text messages, because of UK do tor mis diagnose my problem, what options are available for me?
@michael5089
Жыл бұрын
How are you Getting on George?
@kendallcordero2710
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr. Wong. I would love to hear you talk about this in the context of children who are presenting asymptomatic. Our 14 year old son had several holes and retinal detachment in his left eye, and had an emergency scleral buckling surgery 12 hours later at UCLA for the left eye and laser treatments in the right for his strophic holes. 3 1/2 months later, he had the same situation in the right eye and less than 48 hours later he had a 4 1/2 hour scleral buckling surgery. We know he has lattice degeneration. He has never seen floaters, flashes or the dark curtain. He is completely asymptomatic which is terrifying. All the information I find talks about a traumatic head injury or being born premature, neither of which are relevant to our son. Thank you so much in advance for any information you can offer. This is an overwhelming new topic for us. His surgery was this past week and in November. He did not have a vitrectomy.
@RandallWongMD
4 жыл бұрын
This can be quite scary. All I can recommend in your unusual situation is to closely follow his doctor's recommendations and directions. r
@stopthatnow
Жыл бұрын
Very clear. I've got symptoms and my hospital appointment is tomorrow, so it's good to be a bit more clued up.
@michael5089
Жыл бұрын
How are you Stuart?
@andreliando031281
7 жыл бұрын
I have done both screal buckle and vitrectomy in both of my eyes with excellent results!!!
@RandallWongMD
7 жыл бұрын
That's great news. I wish you the best! Randy
@rosauro5513
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your expkanation Doc!highly appreciated.
@illicitwolf7845
7 жыл бұрын
I have this and im scared to get surgery.
@K_I_L_R_O_Y
6 жыл бұрын
IllicitWolf Did you get surgery done? It’s better than going blind
@yusufahmed89
5 жыл бұрын
Are u ok
@morphsuitman7067
5 жыл бұрын
U finna be awake too
@adrianpclbt4692
4 жыл бұрын
I mean...after 2 years from this comment I can say that you would better try the surgery because if you go blind from this or from the surgery,you'll still go blind but you'd have at least a chance to "fix" your eyes with the surgery
@dadewd7061
4 жыл бұрын
This is so sad... so sorry.
@buggeroff9
5 жыл бұрын
I have suffered from a retinal detachment and a retinal tear, and I have just had a repair for both. Are there any videos showing the procedure involved?
@RandallWongMD
4 жыл бұрын
I have a few vids on just retinal detachment. More difficult to video treating the retina with laser in the office setting. Randy
@tita-timestoremember2016
5 жыл бұрын
Just recently I experienced flashes ,it is round and very colorful,I am 60 have hypertension and type 2 diabetes .I am scared of surgery but I will see a doctor regarding this,thanks do much.
@RandallWongMD
5 жыл бұрын
Hope all is well. Randy
@rachc2236
6 жыл бұрын
I've been getting a pain in one eye, and when I hold my hand over my good eye I get a dark circle, with all lines...
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
Can't diagnose you based on symptoms. You should tell your own doctor. Randy
@rachc2236
6 жыл бұрын
Randall Wong apologise, I was worried, it's resolved ☺️
@gohan3448
4 жыл бұрын
@@rachc2236 what was the problem
@rachc2236
4 жыл бұрын
@@gohan3448 forgot all about that, I had ulceration....went on steroid drops and lubricant....fine now 😄
@abdullahalfoysal5707
4 жыл бұрын
Actually I don't see anything in my right eye, My doctor tolled me it's your retina problem and then he tolled me we don't able to replace retina, Now I need to know which country give service for this and how much costly?
@imaboygenius
4 жыл бұрын
If you think you have sudden retina detachment symptoms, find an ophthalmology retina specialist, not an optician, an optometrist or a general physician. If you need to see your primary first, get to the specialist second, or go to the ER.
@RandallWongMD
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for following and commenting! Randy
@zhanying3788
4 жыл бұрын
I’m 14 and I’m so so so scared bc I see floaters and little black spot that fades away quickly and the flashing white spots when I look in the sky! I had this for a lot of months now and I’m scaredddddd
@ch4d.O_o
3 жыл бұрын
are you okay now? because same im scared
@ch4d.O_o
3 жыл бұрын
@sarah thank youuuuu, i hope you're doing well
@lastmfstanding
6 жыл бұрын
sometimes i see a very mild flash light on the left eye, when i sneeze, cough, or I have high blood pressure. The light pulsates with the heartbeat and disapears after ~2 secs. I have myopia and floaters. I'm scared.
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
All I can say is to get examined to make sure this is nothing. r
@xavierlucas5400
4 жыл бұрын
How is it now?
@Phatdaddy1986
8 ай бұрын
I'm doing the same thing!
@lynbeddoe4501
4 жыл бұрын
Thank heavens for the information. It was so easy to understand.
@opticool1000
2 жыл бұрын
Mr Wong Thank you for your informative video regarding RRD I did my thesis on Mac off RRDs and can safely say that Mac off RRDs should be considered just as important as Mac On RRDs as time to surgery is just as crucial to preserve photoreceptor function and avoid photoreceptor death. If a Mac off RRD is treated within 24-72 hours then the visual outcomes are very favourable.
@stedrg5556
7 жыл бұрын
Very informative, and easily understood. Just had cataract surgery but will need to see retinal specialist for possible retinal tear. Now I have a better understanding of this condition, symptoms and tx.
@RandallWongMD
7 жыл бұрын
Best of luck. Hope everything turns out okay. Thanks for the comment! All the best. Randy
@dpell9538
7 жыл бұрын
thank you I had surgery by Dr. Rhee excellent doctor he saved my vision thank you for your video now i understand it more
@annajsaenz
7 жыл бұрын
D Pell in what state is your doctor!??
@dpell9538
7 жыл бұрын
he is in new york
@dpell9538
7 жыл бұрын
what state is your doctor
@RandallWongMD
7 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. Hope you do well. Best of luck! Randy
@hedonista91
7 жыл бұрын
There are many components to relieving eye floaters naturally. One place I found that successfully combines these is the Micaden Magic Plan (check it out on google) without a doubt the most useful resource that I have ever seen. look at all the amazing info .
@jerwinlaurente3896
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Doc Wong, my vitrectomy surgery will be next week 🙏🏻
@RandallWongMD
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck to you. Randy
@MariaGarcia-iw2vd
7 жыл бұрын
Doctor thank you for responding my questions
@maryanneville4397
4 жыл бұрын
My email address is maryanneville @ g mail. com
@babarimen
4 жыл бұрын
I am 23 and I have floaters and flashes but my doctor said my eyes are ok
@xavierlucas5400
4 жыл бұрын
How is it now?
@kandycandy1
2 жыл бұрын
I’m anxious about the surgery next week. Last year I had my retina detached and thank goodness I was able to get surgery, but I was told I had to have some silicone oil so it would hold it in place. It’s been almost a year and I’m ready to have this silicone oil out! I had a Vitrectomy.
@michael5089
Жыл бұрын
How are you Kandy?
@mohammadirshad2506
11 ай бұрын
Vision kaisi hi
@maxinemcclurd1288
4 жыл бұрын
I've been having a silver thread like floater to the side of my vision for a year,I got it checked out when it 1st started and was told to contact my Doctor if it became worse.My vision is Ok but I'm going in for a re check after watching this.And it is terrifying for us patients...even Nurses like myself.
@RandallWongMD
4 жыл бұрын
Best to check if symptoms worsen/intensify. Randy
@TheMrjuicer
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Dr. Wong. I have a concern. I have developed floaters in both eyes. I'm almost very certain they weren't there before. I noticed how they started showing up and getting more noticeable. On my right eye there is a floater that significantly stands out almost all if the time. It's a blurry patch when im reading or looking at something and definitely impairs my vision to an extent. Its bigger than the other floaters. Also in this same eye I feel discomfort as if something is in the back of my eye and very mild pain/stinging sensation . Rare but sometimes at night while I close my eyes I can see my vision flashing or if I go from a light to dark room quickly. Before all these symptoms both eyes were very irritated and my right eye was bloodshot as if a vessel popped or something. Im only 22 and I dont think this is normal. What do you think of this based on your experience. It has been going on for about a month maybe more. Seems to me the floaters are increasing. I have had two "optometrists" look at my eye but they didn't dilate my eyes. I felt like it was a very quick brief visit. I need to see a specialist.
@n0wise
2 жыл бұрын
how are you now?
@nitsang4168
6 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you for this very informative video. I had my eye exam lately and my doctor said that i have lattice degeneration (left eye) that could lead to retinal detachment and he recommends a laser treatment. I have had floaters (both eyes) for a year now, they are not that many. More like 2 or 3 squiggly lines in my vision. I am also experiencing seeing like white bubble-like things or as if some thin shadow passes through my upper, left side of the eye. I was going to agree to a laser until I have read that most lattice degenerations are not treated but just constantly monitored and that laser scars may sometimes cause other healthy parts of my retina to have tears and eventually detach. I wanted to get a second opinion on this but we only have one retina specialist from where i am. Could you PLEASE enlighten me on this?
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
Sometimes lattice degeneration does need to be treated. I can't say specifically in your case because I can not examine you, but if your doctor recommends laser - I'd at least get a second opinion instead of ignoring his/her advice. Randy
@nitsang4168
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@reddash358
5 жыл бұрын
This is so informative. Although I don’t have it, I came here because Ninja aka Tyler Blevins had this and I was curious.
@RandallWongMD
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. r
@peterprince4452
2 жыл бұрын
Dr. Wong: Great video. Two years ago I had a retinal tear and I was sent to a new retina specialist in a practice that previously only did procedures at the front of the eye like lens implants and LASIK. Two years later I have what is referred to as a 'stretched retina'. I see double flashes every few minutes and objects appear to be very distorted and much smaller in size. There are no straight lines in my left eye. I don't know if there is anything that can correct my eye. Do you have any recommendations?
@Rasoglou
Жыл бұрын
Peter Im sorry but you need the same surgery as I did more a less Asap I recommend Sydney Westmead Hospital
@Mustafa-qr8vu
5 жыл бұрын
i feel that my right eye is having retinal detachment, my vision of the eye is 6/36 with glasses. what would you recommend me?
@RandallWongMD
5 жыл бұрын
If you are worried that you have a retinal detachment, please get examined as soon as possible. Randy
@manjunath9689
4 жыл бұрын
@@RandallWongMD HI doctor I am Manjunath from India i have the problem in my retina so can I get personal mail ID so that I can send u details regarding my issue. Its regarding retina detachment itself
@Yojimb001
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Dr Wong. I had laser surgery last summer for 3 retinal tears and things went well for a year. Then more floaters appeared in June. Then a couple weeks ago a vitreous hemorrhage and the blood was still so thick in.my eye that the ophthalmologist could not get proper penetration with argon laser enough to see or fix any additional tears that caused the hemorrhage. I go back Friday for follow up and a lot of the blood has cleared in just two weeks but I am kind of surprised that the onset of this condition was so sudden, even at age 59. I'm also surprised that there are no better fixes than the buckle or vitrectomy. Both seem to have built in risks that are arguably not as bad as blindness but both surgeries seem so invasive in this day and age. It seems like siphoning out the deteriorated vitreous with a needle and then pumping back in a new gel to serve as totally new vitreous would be better than the gas or oil bubble. Has this method been researched?
@ranayaseen8037
Жыл бұрын
My eyes problem ratina cornea problem please halp me I am Pakistani Karachi poor boy please tell
@grettalemabouchou6779
7 жыл бұрын
I have had a sudden onset on floaters and flashers. I too, was examined straight away and was told there was no tear or separation...however, I want a second opinion, and am going to a retinal specialist. IDC what the cost...it's my vision. In the meantime, I am going to take things easy, and wait and pray for a good outcome. If, in the future, it gets worse...I will most likely prepare myself for whatever happens...................good luck to all.
@RandallWongMD
7 жыл бұрын
Great advice! Anyone with new flashes and/or floaters should be examined for the possibility of a tear in the retina. Good luck with your second opinion. Randy
@soyou9212
5 жыл бұрын
What's the update?
@raymondallenjhangiani7670
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful explanation ! Thank you 🙏
@cherylgrider759
3 жыл бұрын
After you have the surgery (Victomery) head down recovery. If the gas bubble pops while your facing straight head do you loose any kind of vision?
@SC86Canuck
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making these videos. I had congenital cataracts in both eyes, have had them removed at 16 years old, had YAG ladder to remove secondary cataracts in both eyes and had and injury to my right eye after that. Now my ophthalmologist says that I am at risk for retinal detachment due to the acrylic lens being smaller than the natural lense. Maybe I am being delusional, but I really hope that science can find a way to regrow the eyes through stem cells or something.
@overlordp.3758
Жыл бұрын
Out of the 3 Choices which one is the best?
@jececlia4703
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't see dark shadow unless I cover one eye and only my left eye is open
@trevgoodwin7900
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Wong very helpful.
@RandallWongMD
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. Randy
@sawaria123
4 жыл бұрын
What happens to patients who do these surgeries after 6 months of detachment.
@RandallWongMD
4 жыл бұрын
Usually the visual prognosis is not grand, but reattachment is desired to prevent loss of the eye. Randy
@jahidulalom4706
7 жыл бұрын
In the mid 2015 I lost my Right eye vision upto 90% and then eye go to the eye hosptl, the doctor examine and said that it is a retinal detachment and it can be cured upto 90% by doing retinal surgery . And I did it as the doctor said and they said that they put some silicon oil in the eye to attached it., after 2months the Dr said that the oil should be removed ,and again by doing surgery they removed the oil, but then My vision came up to 45% which is very low , and now in my eye there are still some bubbles which are floating randomly, and some red flash occur after sometime and it the red flash occur constantly when I used my phone....... Suggestion please
@jahidulalom4706
7 жыл бұрын
reply plz
@jamescatlover123
7 жыл бұрын
Jahidul Alom go to another doctor
@razi2929
6 жыл бұрын
Jahidul Alom dont worry i have the same in mid 2011 i have only 50% vision on my right eye i got a laser treatment on both eye.. please chech your eye in each 6 months .. and importently go to a surgen for checking thank you and god bless both of us..
@akshayprajapati6633
10 ай бұрын
How is your vision now...oil bubbles is go away??
@artem4ik281
4 жыл бұрын
I've got a question, I am very scared. I started to see white flashes in the corner of my left eye and it always happens between 4pm an 6pm for a week already. I don't have any problems with vision, but I am very scared to even open that eye. It is very hard to go to ophthalmologist due to COVID pandemic so I am trying to find answers on the Internet and all this videos about retinal tears and detachments scare me. Should I be scared or this has nothing to do with retinal tears and detachments? Please help
@toshan9161
4 жыл бұрын
Hi so did u go for a check up? Same issue here..
@destany9591
6 жыл бұрын
Oh I am 25 I have to see a specialist for my eyes because I have retinopathy of Prematurity. I was born very premature, detached retinas at birth. They were lasered back in. Well I have really bad eye sight anyway. I'm extremely nearsighted. Can't make out faces. I have to walk close to the person to see their face. I have seen floaters and shadows in my vision and my vision looks like grainy. The specialist does so much testing I am surprised the lights have not blinded me! Last time he held my eye lids open as he was looking in my eyes. He told me my retinas are lasered in tightly, whoever did my laser surgery as a baby excessively lasered them so much scarring. And some myopic degeneration seen in both eyes.... I am not sure what that means
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
I can't really comment without examining you, but if your retinas are attached with the history of ROP - you are very lucky. Randy
@destany9591
6 жыл бұрын
Randall Wong Thanks. Have a good day.
@richelwarren9695
7 жыл бұрын
Hi, Dr. Wong. Thanks for the video. It helps me understand retinal detachment.I have a brother who is 35 years old and he's seeing light flashes. His doctor said he's gonna have a retinal detachment surgery in 5 years. Why not sooner?? Thank you...
@omqmarisol9003
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, what's the update on this??
@xavierlucas5400
4 жыл бұрын
How is it now?
@ErickGarcia-cj2uf
Жыл бұрын
5 years!?!!
@marieapple6866
6 жыл бұрын
Hi dr. I have torn retina surgery with scleral buckle 3 years ago March and through dr. Bruce Garretson, who works out of Beaumont Royal Oak Michigan He restored my vision completely. Excellent excellent doctor. Associated Retina Consultants at Beaumont Royal Oak Michigan is the best group of doctors to go to for any eye problems!
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
They are indeed a great group. Glad you are doing well. r
@charlieyardservice5538
7 жыл бұрын
Actually she wasn't and said don't worry about and recommended that I buy protective eyewear and I got charged $280 for glasses.
@stevodakine1
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dr. Wong.
@krishnavikas8466
3 жыл бұрын
Doctor In my eye Coming Floaters And Flashes and Dark dots .I Go To Hospital Doctor said it is Entopthic phenomenon.But Iam Scared About Retinal Detachment 😭
@michael5089
Жыл бұрын
How are you getting on??
@hasbusj9474
6 жыл бұрын
Hi doctor, that was an amazing explanation. Thank you. I have one doubt though. The loss in vision moves from periphery to center and does the vision come back to normal after sometime?Will there be a severe headache too?
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
Does not always come back. Always concerned if the macula is detached (affects central vision) and length of time of detachment. Randy
@wasj01
7 жыл бұрын
Very well done video. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us. Great job. I have been through this and it couldn't be explained any better.
@RandallWongMD
7 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the comments and your watching! - Randy
@elenadumitrescu9605
4 ай бұрын
M@@RandallWongMD
@reneenel4338
Жыл бұрын
Good day Dr Wong. Thank you very much for your extremely informative video. I have a question. I have developed a retinal tear, but my ophthalmologist cannot find it in order to repair it. I have seen him 3 times now over the last week, and he still cannot find the tear. Is there a more sophisticated method available of finding this tear? I don't want it to develop into a retinal detachment. Thank you.
@dradeel7051
4 жыл бұрын
Its realy very informative ..thx Dr Randall
@RandallWongMD
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Randy
@TolerantWig
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Doctor Wong! Thanks for this very informative video. My wife went to an ophthalmologist today to get her right eye examined because she said she's been seeing a small orb/spark of light that last for less than second moving from her eye's peripheral to center. The doctor examined her eye for an extensive period but couldn't conclude if there was a tear or detachment. So he referred her to another eye surgeon. I'm hoping she has none of the tear or the detachment. Any chance that these symptoms could be temporary and could heal on their own? Thanks again.
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
Best case scenario is that she has not retinal tear or detachment. I would follow her doctor's advice regarding follow up. r
@TolerantWig
6 жыл бұрын
Thank your for your reply. The follow up went great and the second eye expert examined both her eyes with the ophthalmoscope and didn't find any tears or detachments and told us that everything was fine. I was hoping to get concrete results by having an ultrasound, but I trusted the doctor's diagnosis and didn't worry about that too much. Thanks again.
@xavierlucas5400
4 жыл бұрын
How is it now?
@TolerantWig
4 жыл бұрын
@@xavierlucas5400 everything's fine thankfully.
@xavierlucas5400
4 жыл бұрын
@@TolerantWig Glad to hear that and Have the flashes now stopped?
@thingsihyin4872
2 жыл бұрын
Do you believe the body is self healing? If so, provide it with a good range of natural nutrients, including eye nutrients, for the body to fix its own problems.
@kyahcollins1141
4 жыл бұрын
A man abused me and poked me in my eye with his alcoholism drunk fingers pointing at me😓 and he damaged my retina. Now I have flashes and they are very scary and unsettling. They annoy me to the point of extreme aggravation and frustration.
@RandallWongMD
4 жыл бұрын
I can only recommend you get examined. Sounds very scary. Randy
@omarahmed2840
7 жыл бұрын
The sclarel backling what time of a period needs to be in your eyes after the surgery
@RandallWongMD
7 жыл бұрын
Omar ahmed - the scleral buckle is intended to remain permanently. Thanks for your inquiry!
@mureedqadir4570
5 жыл бұрын
Randall Wong dr i have problem in my ratina .it was hited by a stone since 2006 i have a problem i am not able to see clear .i have a clot in my eye is possible to recover it???i am from Pakistan +923004810419 pls sir reply me on my no
@tammygarcia1099
Ай бұрын
I'm seeing floaters I'm also seeing it looks like a crack contact lens in my eye I what should I do have implants contacts in my eyes I do have diabetes and high blood pressure it just started Saturday night this past Saturday and it's gotten to where I can't even see it's really worrying me really bad
@rajveersinghgurjar255
6 жыл бұрын
I got I injury in my right eye due to a cricket ball. I was 6th class (2002-03). Had floaters, very dark one after that. Seen doctor and he just game me meds to apply in my eye and said floaters are going to remain now they cannot be treated. Time passed and then I started having these flashes in 2009-10, by that time I was absolutely use to a half working eye as I was able to manage like that. Now in year 2014-15 things got worse, started losing central vission. A straight line looks like this 〰️ I went to doctor and they said your half of the retina is gone due to a long standing injury. It can be operated but will give 3-4% benefit. I am mainly now worried that same thing have started coming in my left eye. Which I had years back. I got it checked and Dr said the jelly in your eye has got thick. You have to get your eye checked every month now.
@RandallWongMD
5 жыл бұрын
My only comment is to follow your doctor's advice. Randy
@rajveersinghgurjar255
5 жыл бұрын
Randall Wong so in this world of 21St century there is no treatment for detached retina }??
@RandallWongMD
5 жыл бұрын
No. I didn't say that at all, in response to your initial comment about "jelly in your eye has got thick" - follow your doctor's advice. There are plenty of ways to fix a retinal detachment. On the other hand, no all detachments are fixable. Take care. Thanks. Randy
@wendycantrend2261
7 ай бұрын
Hi I have really sore eyes I think it's a macula hole and retina detachment which operation do you recommend? Thank you Wendy
@paulcramer5671
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such an informative video. I am a bit confused about the timing section .. around 6 mins you describe a situation whereby the macula is already detached and central vision is already lost as "An urgent situation but NOT an emergency" ... yet you describe the situation of "20/20 vision with the THREAT of losing your central vision as an emegency" ... I'm probably missing something here but how can already losing your central vision be urgent but not an emergency, yet the 'threat' of losing your central vision be an emergency ? why isn't the situation of already losing your central vision an emergency.
@cassiejsph
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve has a sneak buckle on my right eye last year and this year o had the share procedure with a gas bubble on my left eye. Sadly I still have a leak and the hole is not easily detectable. I will have another surgery June 2nd for a gas bubble and I’ll have to stay laid down. I pray daily that all goes well.
@valaramathik7042
2 жыл бұрын
10 years flashes and floaters problem. What do it. Eye loss or not?
@av398
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information, wish you were in Houston.
@drksbalu4458
Жыл бұрын
❤very nice Video on RD. I have floaters in my left eye with reduced vision! Wednesday Iam going to consult RETINAL Liked your video Thanks !
@drksbalu4458
Жыл бұрын
Dr
@generic_official
Жыл бұрын
Can the symptoms of a retinal detachment be confused with the symptoms of either a positive or negative dysphotopsia that typically occurs after cataract surgery? 🤔
@odalysamion7657
5 жыл бұрын
My daughter had toric lens implants. Something I am regretting greatly. One of her eyes developed a tear in the retina that grew into a detachment..Very upsetting to say the least! She will get surgery tomorrow. I pray it goes well & she doesn't suffer anymore fall backs.
@RandallWongMD
5 жыл бұрын
I hope she does well. Randy
@ErickGarcia-cj2uf
Жыл бұрын
How is she niw
@fabioisik3173
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr.. Im hoping you can help me. I have a 10 year old daughter who was diagnosed with Coloboma at the age of 6mths. We have been dealing with this until we found out 18mths ago she now has Retinal detachment. She has had 5 operations the last one being only yesterday. The final result was scar tissue has formed and she has lost sight in her left eye. Not to mention she has Coloboma in both eyes. Can you please help with any info. Regards Fabio Australia
@jamescatlover123
7 жыл бұрын
Fabio isik did the operation made it worse? I symphatize for you daughter.
@RandallWongMD
7 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for the delay in responding - it's hard to keep track of comments on KZitem....at least for me. Colobomas are congenital - a problem with embryonic development. There are several types - some completely benign - others can cause loss of vision. Retinal detachments certain compound the problem, but I can really elaborate with knowing what happened. I'm sorry, limited by the fact I don't have the ability to examine her. Randy
@keribuccini9105
2 жыл бұрын
I have a retina hole.. I'm curious why can't it be fixed before something more serious happens? I'm 25.. drs don't seem to worried until my symptoms come back.
@robc3863
6 жыл бұрын
I suffered a burst of floaters and flashes 3 weeks ago, plus a peripheral shadow, but all 3 opthalmologists failed to find anything. Reading up I discovered that retinography didn't show my peripheral area, so I asked the 3rd ophthalmologist to use a binocular indirect viewer, allowing them to see my retina had puckered up around a haemorrhage caused by high blood pressure one stressed day at work. They can't photograph the area as no one in Spain has a BIO with camera, my peripheral shadow seems to improve some days, but the chief opthalmologist wants to give me a vitreoctomy and laser. What do you think, my vision is still pretty much perfect, should I go ahead?
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
I can only recommend you follow the advice of doctors able to examine you. r
@robc3863
6 жыл бұрын
I did, he recommened a vitrectomy. After the operation he apologised saying they didn't see what was wrong until after they had operated. I had a haemorage in the far periphery, and the blood had lifted the retina. It could have been fixed with gas and laser only, but most ophtamologists are failing to observe the peripheral area, and many cannot photograph that area. There was a paper published on this failing back in 2015, but nothing has changed. Now my vision is worse in the eye due to the vitrectomy, although the gas and lasr repaired the area of the retina, but I will never have 20/20 vision again as before, and of course will need a cataract operation in the near future due to the vitrectomy. I would ask all yoy ophtamologists to start checking the periphery and get ophtamoloscopes with cameras to record problems.
@chrispadilla1200
Жыл бұрын
I had laser surgery about two ago for retina tear and I feel it’s worse the black floaters are still there and pain on top of right side of the eye and my vision is worse before I had the surgery is this normal and thank you
@soomiish
Жыл бұрын
In retinal tear do you see floaters everywhere or just blue sky
@valerieratliff1449
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Doc! Thanks so much for the video. I’m a scrub tech, who’s surgery center is about to start doing retinas. Is like to get a head start on the training and instrumentation, since I’ve only don’t cataracts. Is there a link or channel you’d recommend?? Thanks so much!!
@Brother_Mouse_
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Randall.
@RandallWongMD
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, following and commenting. Randy
@jacobmisal470
7 жыл бұрын
Could this cause me to see moving black waves every time I move my head or eyes? This started back in May. I noticed that my vision looks somewhat pixelated, my number of floaters and flashes has increased significantly. I also see the sen recurring floaters. And every time I move my eyes, and sometimes my head, especially in blank colored, bright areas, dark waves go all across my eyes in the direction in which I moved them. In darker light, the waves are less noticeable, and white instead of black. I've also noticed my peripheral vision is slightly blurred and I've begun seeing double out of it in some cases though this may be my contacts.
@TheMike5455
3 жыл бұрын
I had PRK done and I have a small horizontal grey line that's essentially a blind spot. It's just above centre vision to the left , I don't notice it unless I focus on it. Ophthalmologist says it's normal and should go away but not sure if he's right?
@nkenghappiness7243
2 жыл бұрын
After surgery what if the eye continues to see places dark does it mean the surgery was not successful
@tsveno72
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Wong.
@shimonarratna4551
8 жыл бұрын
after removing silicone oil.why the size of eye become smaller .is there any way out to bring it into normal size.
@RandallWongMD
8 жыл бұрын
Often times the eye becomes smaller and stops working after multiple retinal detachments..."phthisis bulbi" is not reversible. I'm just guessing this may be the case. r
@thomasyip1277
5 жыл бұрын
Dr Wong, thanks for your video. What can one do to avoid a retinal tear? I understand that people with high myopia is at higher risk of getting a tear. Is there anyway to avoid it? Like taking supplements or other natural way?
@RandallWongMD
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not aware of any supplements that you can take which are proven to reduce the chances of developing a retinal tear. Randy
@jimbomills2915
6 жыл бұрын
Which of the 3 surgeries is the most sucessful and if your vision gets brighter more sensitive but still able to see as well sign of cataract or detached retina
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
Please reference "3 surgeries"? r
@Mikeyvike
7 жыл бұрын
im 17 years old and i started to see floater in 2015 august,since then its been growing and havent stopped i see white blood cells moving ,things like tubes all over and i see veins of my eye when im blinking or looking at a light bulb also when i move my eyes to corners a dark circle appears.i went to see 3 eye specialists they said my eyes are perfect (i got 20/20 vision).im not satisfied with those doctors answers and im scared if im gonna lose my vision, is there anything that you can help me with.thanks you.
@RandallWongMD
7 жыл бұрын
The only recommendation I can give is to consider coming for a visit. We can examine you and discuss possible ways to help you move forward. Randy
@chrysta1646
5 жыл бұрын
Randall Wong Are those symptoms normal or dangerous?
@nutchell7469
5 жыл бұрын
Bro I see dark circles when I look at the corners too!! Freaks me out
@bigmig5015
5 жыл бұрын
Same here. I see it only in my left eye. The circle is bright when I close my eye but kinda dark/grey when open
@nutchell7469
5 жыл бұрын
BIGMIG same exact thing here bro. Ever get it checked out? Mine happens if I look to the corner in front of a white wall
@scribbllllll
Ай бұрын
the thumbnail: TRIGINALRENTINAL DETACHMENT
@conorcahalan3011
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Dr. Wong. I'm a PA student, trying to understand management of retinal detachment when an ophthalmologist is on the way. Can you help me understand the following? "If immediate referral is not possible, the patient should be instructed to lie down with the face on the side of the detachment to the pillow (opposite the field defect) to minimise the detachment extending towards the macula." Ref: Kang, Luff: Management of retinal detachment: a guide for non-ophthalmologists (BMJ 2008) Maybe it's intuitive, but I've run it by a few classmates who were confused as well. Thanks!
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
I think the idea is to minimize spread/enlargement of the retinal detachment. The idea is to keep the head and body positioned to keep the subretinal fluid (the area detached) dependent. I find this: 1) almost impossible to know unless you are skilled at examination 2) determining area of retinal detachment by gross visual field may be difficult. My advice would be to get the patient to a retinal specialist before the area of non-seeing spreads and involves the macula (central vision).
@Rasoglou
Жыл бұрын
Doctor I had the Surgery in Sydney Westmead Hospital Great Nurses Great Doctors Mine was Pneumatic with Gass Bubble Perfectly clear and perfectly without any pain or Complications But my question is Gass bubble is slowly disappearing after 10 days Do you think this is normal? If it comes back, what do you think the next surgery might be? Thank you
@luvmywetpets
4 жыл бұрын
I had a retinal tear and repaired yesterday by laser. How long will it take for the blurry vision go away as well as the wavy floaters. I had a hemorrage as well. Thank you dr Wong for your time and consideration.
@RandallWongMD
4 жыл бұрын
Can't really answer you accurately as I can't examine you. If blurry vision is due to hemorrhage, timing can vary. Sometimes hemorrhage clears and sometimes it doesn't. I have to recommend you pay close attention to your docs advice and recommendations. r
@nikkilodion1
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Doc, I think I have this problem, I would like to ask if the surgery can fix my astigmatism too and do you have any suggestions on how to fix it? since I have to go through it, it's better to fix all the problems on my eye in one go if possible. thanks,
@RandallWongMD
5 жыл бұрын
Astigmatism, if severe is best fixed with either excimer laser or contact lenses. Randy
@zcyeo8895
3 жыл бұрын
When i blink fast i can see a arc shape half circle on my bottom vision. is it possible the retina detachment started from bottom of eye? and what type of surgery needed if detached at the bottom?
@annsandberg2199
3 жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed with a retina tear. I had the arc blackout spot starting from the bottom of my eye
@myrthosbarthos3492
Жыл бұрын
What keeps retina de-attachment stay in place? It looks to me that reoccurrence is pretty likely.
@angelday01
5 жыл бұрын
Ty. Very informative about my condition .
@RandallWongMD
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Randy
@MartinSage
6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful....I been getting colorful laser-like flashes every night for 2 days and today I see spiders in my left eye during the day outside.
@RandallWongMD
5 жыл бұрын
Best for you to get examined. Randy
@robertlove1334
4 жыл бұрын
Doctor Wong, in My case about everyday its like a gray curtain closing over my levision and then i cant see at all for about 5 minutes, then slowy and gradually get my vision back in a few minutes, with colorful outlings of objects im looking at during this problem. Very scarry, and this is happening almost daily now. Do You think my eye problem retinal detachment?
@RandallWongMD
4 жыл бұрын
Hard to know without an examination. Have no idea. Thanks for following and sorry for the delay in responding. Randy
@DavidJohnson-tz1rx
8 күн бұрын
Hello Dr. Wong. I am currently being seen by a retinal specialist in Greensboro NC. After every visit my vision is worse and he kèeps finding new tears that were not there before. Also his exams are very painful as he pushes soon hard on my eye that I cannot hardly take it. Is this normal to be in extreme pain during exams ? I wonder if his exams are causing more tears. Any advice please help !!!
@josecruzserrano8259
3 жыл бұрын
Buenas tardes, por favor, seria posible que los videos sean en español. Gracias
@luhs1969
4 жыл бұрын
My son had retina detachment when he was a baby. Born premature. Done buckling and vitrectomy surgeries when he was 6 months old. Both eyes. Surgery was not that successful. Now 18 years old, his left eye is blind and right eye can see only flashes. Can he still have a second chance to repair the retina?
@razahasnain9326
6 жыл бұрын
Hey dr, I am severely myopic and have a lot of floaters in both my eyes. Sometimes i see flashes too. I am 23. I get a dilated exam every 35 to 40 days. This regular dilation won't cause acute glaucoma, will it? Recently after dilation, my right eye remained dilated for more than 20 hours after i slept on that side. Is that normal? I have sinus problems too so i sneeze quite a bit. Is that going to affect my retina in any way do u think?
@RandallWongMD
6 жыл бұрын
Dilation can put certain people at risk for acute angle closure glaucoma - ask your doctor if you are at risk. Sinus issues and sneezing are safe. r
@razahasnain9326
6 жыл бұрын
Randall Wong is there a test to determine whether i am one of those people?if so, please let me know. My doctor is not willing to even give me 5 minutes of his time so that i can discuss these kinds things with him.
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