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2018-05-17 16:35:30
Are there any fears in retinal detachment surgery? Please tell me there is no reason to be scared? How should now be?
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Hello Every surgery has its own set of complications But complications does not happen every time These days with advanced technology,success rate has improved

Answered2018-05-18 01:54:34

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There was a time when retinal detachment means blindness. But now it's not so .the success rate is quite high say 50-60%or more.

Answered2018-05-17 17:03:22

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