Superficial retinal detachment does not necessarily require surgery, but the exact need for surgical treatment is related to the patient’s condition, such as the extent and location of the retinal detachment. If the patient’s retinal detachment is close to the periphery of the retina and is small in size, retinal laser photocoagulation can be considered as a closed treatment without the need for surgery. Exudative retinal detachment usually does not require surgery, but can be treated with medication, such as tobramycin dexamethasone eye drops. If the superficial retinal detachment is large in scope, even involving the macula, or after laser photocoagulation and sealing treatment, the detachment still appears to expand the scope of the phenomenon, the effect of conservative treatment is poor, and need to take timely surgical treatment, such as vitrectomy. It is recommended that patients with retinal detachment should consult a doctor in time to evaluate their condition and choose the appropriate treatment according to the doctor’s instructions.