Is is possible that I may not see after surgery?
Despite our increasing knowledge about retinal detachment and vitreous disease, and despite the sophisticated surgical equipment and techniques that we bring into the operating room, it may be impossible to improve a patient’s vision. The chance for blindness with severe retinal disease is real. When considering surgery, the patient and the doctor must weigh the risks, including the possibility of total blindness, against the possible benefits of either stabilizing or improving vision. It is important for the patient to know that surgery may fail due to complications, or simply due to the progressive nature of the retinal disease.
