Can retinal detachment caused by trauma be cured?

In general, whether retinal detachment caused by trauma can be cured depends on the timeliness of treatment. With prompt and proper treatment shortly after injury, most cases can have the condition controlled; however, if treatment is delayed, the difficulty of achieving a cure increases significantly. The details are as follows:

If symptoms such as sudden vision loss or shadowing in the visual field are promptly noticed after trauma, and if medical care is sought quickly with only a small retinal tear and limited detachment area, most patients can regain partial vision through surgical interventions such as vitrectomy or laser photocoagulation to seal the tear and reposition the retina. This often achieves clinical cure, and regular follow-up examinations afterward help maintain stable condition.

If the injury is not treated promptly, the area of retinal detachment may expand. Prolonged ischemia and tissue necrosis can lead to optic nerve damage. In such cases, even if surgery successfully repositions the retina, the damaged visual function is difficult to restore, potentially resulting in permanent visual impairment or even blindness, greatly reducing the likelihood of recovery.

It is important in daily life to pay special attention to eye protection and avoid further external impact to the eyes. In the short term after surgery, strenuous exercise and heavy physical labor should be avoided, head movements should remain stable, and eye pressure should be minimized. Additionally, good eye-use habits should be developed to prevent eye strain, and regular fundus examinations should be conducted as instructed by a physician.