The recovery time of retinal detachment surgery is around 3~6 months, and the exact length of recovery time is mainly related to the detachment condition, treatment method and recovery.
If the patient’s retinal detachment is small in scope, such as foramen ovale retinal detachment, most of the patients’ vision can usually be improved in 2 weeks and return to a stable state in about 3 months after operations such as vitrectomy and laser closure of the fissure.
If there is fluid around the retinal tear and the detachment is large, the patient needs to be filled with silicone oil to compress the retina during the retinal detachment restoration surgery, and needs to be placed in the prone position for the first 4 weeks, and the recovery time is longer. Patients who develop postoperative complications will take even longer to recover and may take about 6 months to stabilize their condition.
During recovery from retinal detachment surgery, patients should be careful to avoid too much strenuous exercise to prevent secondary detachment of the retina.
It is recommended that postoperative retinal detachment patients follow the doctor’s instructions, have regular checkups, and seek prompt medical attention when discomfort occurs.