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medical health eye and vision conditionsCan retinal detachment be cured without surgery?
While retinal tears usually do not cause vision loss and can be repaired effectively through a non-incisional [i.e., no surgical cuts involved] laser or cold therapy (cryotherapy) procedure in the office without anesthesia, retinal detachments almost always cause vision loss (sometimes, severe vision loss or blindness)
Consequently, can a retinal detachment heal on its own?
Often they do not go away completely. Most people learn to ignore them. Floaters, like flashes, may get better on their own even if a retinal tear or detachment is present. If you have a retinal tear or detachment, your doctor will talk to you about the treatment (see section on Retinal Tears and Detachment).
Just so, how long does it take for a detached retina to heal?
The recovery timeline is different for each, but the overall range is two to six weeks. A retinal detachment can result in permanent vision loss if it is not treated quickly. The detachment happens when the retina pulls away from its normal position.
There's no way to prevent retinal detachment — but you can lower your risk by wearing safety goggles or other protective eye gear when doing risky activities like playing sports. If you experience any symptoms of retinal detachment, go to your eye doctor or the emergency room right away.