What is the recovery position after vitrectomy surgery?

If a gas or silicone oil bubble is placed inside the eye, the patient may need to maintain a specific prone (face-down) position for several days to press the retina against the eye wall.

Retinal Detachment Surgery & Treatment | Prof. Dr. Md. Arif Hayat Khan Pathan | Prof. Dr. Md. Arif Hayat Khan Pathan

Clinical Description

Overview of Retinal Detachment Treatment

Retinal Detachment occurs when the light-sensitive retina pulls away from its underlying supportive layer of blood vessels (choroid). Rapid surgical intervention within days or hours is essential to prevent permanent blindness.

Recognizing the Signs

Common Symptoms & Indications

If you experience any of the following symptoms, schedule a comprehensive retinal and eye evaluation promptly:

Sudden increase in flashes of light (photopsia)

Shower of dark floating spots or cobwebs

Dark shadow or curtain descending over field of vision

Rapid, severe loss of peripheral or central sight

Pathology & Risk Factors

Underlying Causes & Risk Factors

Rhegmatogenous retinal tears and holes from posterior vitreous detachment
High myopia (severe near-sightedness) with peripheral retinal thinning
Severe diabetic proliferative fibrovascular traction
Direct blunt ocular trauma or previous complicated surgery

Modern Surgical & Medical Approaches

Treatment Procedures & Options

Prof. Dr. Md. Arif Hayat Khan Pathan provides personalized treatment regimens adhering to international ophthalmic standards:

23G / 25G Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV) with Endo-laser

Gas (C3F8 / SF6) or Silicone Oil Internal Tamponade

Scleral Buckling Surgery for selected inferior/young rhegmatogenous tears

Pneumatic Retinopexy for uncomplicated superior breaks

What Is Retinal Detachment?

Retinal detachment separates the neural retinal layer from the retinal pigment epithelium and underlying choroid. Without immediate surgical reattachment, the detached retina suffers oxygen starvation and rapid photoreceptor cell death.

Specialized Surgical Techniques by Prof. Dr. Md. Arif Hayat Khan Pathan

With over two decades of dedicated vitreoretinal surgical practice and international FRCS training, Dr. Arif Pathan utilizes sutureless 23G and 25G instrumentation:
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV): The vitreous gel is removed, subretinal fluid is drained, endolaser seals all tears 360 degrees, and an intraocular gas or silicone oil bubble secures the retina.
- Scleral Buckling: A flexible silicone band is positioned around the outer sclera to relieve vitreous traction.
- Combined Phaco-Vitrectomy: Simultaneous cataract removal with intraocular lens implantation and retinal reattachment in complex cases.

Surgical Leadership & Care

Why Choose Prof. Dr. Md. Arif Hayat Khan Pathan?

International Fellowships

Triple fellowship holder: FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (Edinburgh), and ICO (UK) in posterior segment surgery.

23G/25G Sutureless Technology

State-of-the-art micro-incision instrumentation delivering faster healing and minimal discomfort.

RGC Eye Hospital Platform

Complete diagnostic array including HD-OCT, FFA, and modern phacoemulsification suites.

20+ Years Dedicated Experience

Over 8,000 satisfied patients across Bangladesh treated with compassion and clinical integrity.

Patient Queries

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Retinal detachment is an ophthalmic emergency. Immediate evaluation and prompt surgical repair give the highest probability of restoring vision before macular photoreceptor damage occurs.

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