Retina specialists treat conditions ranging from age-related macular degeneration and retinal detachment to cancers of the eye. They also treat patients who have experienced severe eye trauma as well as children and adults with hereditary diseases of the eye.

But when retina cells get damaged, they do not regenerate. They don't heal or grow back. The good news is that an eye doctor can repair a damaged retina in most cases. Although a patient may not experience completely restored vision, a timely retinal repair can prevent any further vision loss and stabilize vision.

You may notice floaters after surgery. These symptoms usually decrease with time. Double vision can occur and will usually resolve over the first few days.