Poornachandra B, MS, FVRS » Retinal detachment

Feb 8 2026 by Poornachandra B, MS, FVRS

A 24-year-old male presented with sudden onset distortion of vision in the right eye for one week. On evaluation, he was diagnosed with a giant retinal tear with associated retinal detachment in the right eye. He was managed with pneumatic retinopexy using 0.6 mL of SF6 gas. Following successful retinal reattachment, barrage laser photocoagulation was completed on day 2

Photographer: Mr Dhikshith

Condition/keywords: BARRAGE LASER, giant retinal tear, pneumatic retinopexy