Question

Most retinal detachments are treated with a technique known as _____, which involves placing a silicone band over the detached area, forcing the layers of the retina together.

Answer 1

Most retinal detachments are treated with a technique known as scleral banding, which involves placing a silicone band over the detached area, forcing the layers of the retina together.

What is scleral banding or buckle?

A scleral buckle is one of several ophthalmologic procedures that can be used to repair a retinal detachment. Retinal detachments are usually caused by retinal tears, and a scleral buckle can be used to close the retinal break, both for acute and chronic retinal detachments.

Scleral buckles come in many shapes and sizes. A silicone sponge (with air filled cells) is a cylindrical element that comes in various sizes. An encircling band is a thin silicone band sewn around the circumference of the sclera of the eye. A solid silicone grooved Tyre element is also used. Buckles are often placed under a band to create a dimple on the eye wall.

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