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Dr. Ankita Rachuri
MS (Ophth), FIAS (Aravind Eye Institute)
7 Years Of ExperienceConsultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract & LASIK Surgeon
2 awards
Dr. Bhanu Prakash M
MS, Fellow (Cornea), FICO, FAICO (Refractive Surgery), FRCS
15 Years Of ExperienceSr. Consultant Cataract Cornea and Refractive Surgeon
FAQ’S
Is pneumatic Retinopexy painful?
Pneumatic retinopexy is an in-office procedure used to repair certain types of retinal detachments. Pneumatic retinopexy typically treats rhegmatous retinal detachments. The procedure is painless as the eye is anesthetized.
Why is Pneumatic Retinopexy Surgery Performed?
Pneumatic retinopexy is a procedure done to repair a detached retina and restore vision. Unlike other procedures to treat a detached retina, it often takes place in an office setting. The retina is a layer of cells at the back of your eye. These cells use light to send visual information to your brain.
What is Pneumatic Retinopexy?
Pneumatic retinopexy is a surgery to repair certain types of retinal detachments.
How Long Will the Pneumatic Retinopexy Surgery Take?
Pneumatic retinopexy surgery takes about 30 minutes. The procedure lasts for about a minute, but most of the time is in numbing the eye, so that no pain is felt during the procedure.