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2. Retinal detachment - Wikipedia

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   Retinal detachment is a condition where the retina pulls away from the tissue underneath it. [1] [2] [3] It may start in a small area, but without quick treatment, it can spread across the entire retina, leading to serious vision loss and possibly blindness. [4] Retinal detachment is a medical emergency that requires surgery. [2] [3]

3. Posterior vitreous detachment - Wikipedia

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   The risk of retinal detachment is the greatest in the first 6 weeks following a vitreous detachment, but can occur over 3 months after the event.. The risk of retinal tears and detachment associated with vitreous detachment is higher in patients with myopic retinal degeneration, lattice degeneration, and a familial or personal history of previous retinal tears/detachment.

4. Scleral buckle - Wikipedia

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   A scleral buckle is one of several ophthalmologic procedures that can be used to repair a retinal detachment. Retinal detachments are usually caused by retinal tears, and a scleral buckle can be used to close the retinal break, both for acute and chronic retinal detachments. [citation needed] Scleral buckles come in many shapes and sizes.

5. Vitreous hemorrhage - Wikipedia

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   The goal of the treatment is to fix the cause of the hemorrhage as quickly as possible. Retinal tears are closed by laser treatment or cryotherapy, and detached retinas are reattached surgically. [6] Even after treatment, it can take months for the body to clear all of the blood from the vitreous. [2]

6. Laser coagulation - Wikipedia

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   Laser photocoagulation can help prevent the deterioration of some retinal disorders and reduce the risk of future vision loss, but it cannot restore vision once it has been lost. The procedure is safe and effective for treating indicated retinal disorders, such as tears and glaucoma. It is typically an outpatient procedure lasting 15 to 20 minutes.

7. Savannah Guthrie forced to undergo surgery for critical eye ...

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   At the time, Guthrie said her retina was torn, not detached, and doctors were "essentially trying to weld back this tear in the retina very carefully, and really trying hard to avoid the retina ...

8. Benadryl for Dogs? A Vet Explains How Much You Should Give - AOL

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   Dogs that die of Benadryl overdose go into seizures and then experience respiratory failure, and their heart slows down (2). It is not the same death that happens when a dog is put to sleep and ...

9. Vet-Approved Home Treatment for Senior Dogs with Arthritis - AOL

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   An exam would not cost much, but she will probably also need x-rays and blood tests, and in some cases, dogs need a CT exam or a spinal tap. If you can afford surgery, a disease like IVDD can be ...