What Is a Scleral Buckle?

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.

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).

What is a scleral buckle procedure?

Scleral buckling is a type of eye surgery to correct a detached retina and restore vision. The retina is a layer of cells at the back of your eye. These cells use light to send visual information to your brain. Retinal detachment happens when part of your retina detaches from the rest of your retina and eye.