About Retinocryopexy
Key Highlights
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Effective in sealing retinal tears and preventing retinal detachment.Minimally invasive procedure performed under local anesthesia.Often performed in conjunction with other retinal surgeries for enhanced outcomes.Helps preserve existing vision and prevent further vision loss.Typically has a shorter operative time compared to some other retinal procedures.
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic retinal tears or holes with associated subretinal fluid.
- Selected cases of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.
- Prophylactic treatment of high-risk retinal breaks (e.g., in the fellow eye of a patient with a history of detachment).
- As an adjunctive procedure during scleral buckling surgery.
- Treatment of certain peripheral retinal degenerations deemed high-risk for causing detachment.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive dilated retinal examination and imaging (ultrasound, OCT) to map the retinal break.
- Review of medical history and current medications; adjustment of blood thinners may be required.
- Discussion of anesthesia options (typically local with sedation).
- Fasting for several hours before the procedure if sedation is used.
- Arranging for transportation home post-procedure as vision will be temporarily blurry.
Risks & possible complications
- Transient inflammation, pain, or redness in the eye.
- Increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma).
- Formation of new retinal tears or progression of detachment.
- Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), a scarring process.
- Infection (endophthalmitis), though rare.
- Cataract formation or acceleration.
- Choroidal detachment or hemorrhage.
- Persistent double vision or muscle imbalance in some cases.
Recovery & hospital stay
- The eye will be patched initially. Use prescribed antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops as directed.
- Expect blurry vision, redness, and mild discomfort for several days to weeks.
- Avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and eye rubbing for the period specified by the surgeon (often 2-4 weeks).
- Wear an eye shield at night to prevent accidental rubbing.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments for monitoring of retinal attachment and eye pressure.
- Report sudden increase in pain, vision loss, or new floaters/flashes immediately.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-1 days (often outpatient)
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Expected recovery time: 2-4 weeks for initial stabilization; full visual recovery may take several months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering retinocryopexy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ophthalmology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform retinocryopexy. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for retinocryopexy compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 272 – USD 761 | 0-1 days (often outpatient) | ~ 2-4 weeks for initial stabilization; full visual recovery may take several months | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 2,013 – USD 5,637 | 0-1 days (often outpatient) | ~ 2-4 weeks for initial stabilization; full visual recovery may take several months | Know More |
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