Retinal Detachment
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Retinal Detachment Home Care
Home care
for retinal detachment includes:
Apply an eye patch:
Only if you are directed to do so by your doctor.
Avoid
aspirin
.
Use eye drops and oral medications as directed.
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Retinal Detachment Home Care: Warning Signs
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Last Updated: Nov 2, 2007
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Retinal Detachment References:
Gariano RF, Kim CH. Evaluation and management of suspected retinal detachment. Am Fam Physician. 2004 Apr 1;69(7):1691-8.
Sarrazin L, Averbukh E, Halpert M, Hemo I, Rumelt S. Traumatic pediatric retinal detachment: a comparison between open and closed globe injuries. Am J Ophthalmol. 2004 Jun;137(6):1042-9.
Sharma A, Grigoropoulos V, Williamson TH. Management of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with inferior breaks. Br J Ophthalmol. 2004 Nov;88(11):1372-5.
Ung T, Comer MB, Ang AJ, Sheard R, Lee C, Poulson AV, Newman DK, Scott JD, Richards AJ, Snead MP. Clinical features and surgical management of retinal detachment secondary to round retinal holes. Eye. 2005 Jun;19(6):665-9.
