Your outlook depends on factors like how clear your vision was before the retinal detachment, how extensive your detachment was and if there are any other complicating factors. Your retina specialist will talk to you about what type of vision improvement you can expect.
In general, surgery for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is highly successful — the repair works about nine out of 10 times. Sometimes, people need more than one procedure to return the retina to its place.
Can I get a detached retina again?
It’s possible to get a detached retina more than once. You may need a second surgery if this happens. Talk to your retina doctor about preventive steps you can take to protect your vision.