Scleral Buckle

Scleral buckle surgery is a surgical procedure used to repair a retinal detachment, a condition where the retina (light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye) separates from the underlying tissue.

During scleral buckle surgery:

• A thin, flexible band made of silicone is placed around the eye.
• The buckle is positioned over the tear to indent the wall of the eye in order to close the tear.
• Freezing is used to seal the tear.

Recovery:

• Patients typically go home the same day as surgery.
• After surgery, the eye will be covered with a shield or patch.
• Patients may experience discomfort, redness, and blurred vision.
• Vision may improve gradually over several weeks or months.
• The buckle is usually permanent.