How Scleral Buckle Works?
The Element Pushes In, or "Buckles," the Sclera Toward the Middle of the Eye. This Buckling Effect on the Sclera Relieves the Pull (Traction) on the Retina...
The element pushes in, or "buckles," the sclera toward the middle of the eye. This buckling effect on the sclera relieves the pull (traction) on the retina, allowing the retinal tear to settle against the wall of the eye.
How does a scleral buckle work?
The scleral, or the white of the eye, is the outer supporting layer of the eyeball. In this surgery, a surgeon attaches a piece of silicone or a sponge onto the white of the eye at the spot of a retinal tear. The buckle is designed to repair retinal detachment by pushing the sclera toward the retinal tear or break.
How long does a scleral buckle last?
Segmental buckles fade over time, and after 6 months, if there has been inadequate retinopexy, the retina will redetach. Thorough postoperative examinations, with top-up argon laser retinopexy where necessary, could prevent this complication (Figure 3).
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