Retinal surgery generally refers to retinal detachment surgery, the success rate of which cannot be generalized and depends on the patient’s specific personal situation and type of surgery. Retinal detachment surgery is generally categorized into two types, one is external surgery, i.e., from the outside of the eye on the scleral surface, which is known as extrascleral pressure surgery, and the other is internal surgery, i.e., vitrectomy. Both surgical techniques are now more mature and have higher success rates, but the specific success rate of the surgery is related to the patient’s condition. Retinal detachment is generally categorized into foraminal retinal detachment, exudative retinal detachment, and retinal detachment, etc. Foraminal retinal detachment and retinal detachment can be treated surgically, and the success rate of the surgery is higher, which can reach about 90%, but the success rate of the surgery for old and recurrent retinal detachment is lower. Retinal detachment surgery is also related to the individual’s physical condition. If the individual is in good physical condition, young, and has no underlying disease, the success rate of the surgery is relatively higher than that of the elderly who are in poor physical condition and have a combination of underlying diseases. It is recommended that patients undergoing retinal detachment surgery follow the doctor’s instructions, have regular checkups, and seek prompt medical attention when discomfort occurs.