scleral buckling

Scleral buckling is a surgical procedure used to repair a detached retina, which is when the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye separates from its underlying layers. The surgeon places a flexible band or buckle around the outside of the eye (the sclera) to indent it slightly inward. This inward push brings the underlying retinal layers closer together, helping reattach the retina and preventing fluid from accumulating in the tear area. The procedure often includes sealing retinal tears and removing any scar tissue, restoring the eye's structural integrity and vision quality.