Editing Retinal detachment (section)

== Prognosis ==
If left untreated, retinal detachment can lead to permanent vision loss.<ref name=":4" />

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair has a success rate of approximately 95%, meaning the retina is successfully reattached in most cases.<ref name=":13" /> It is important for the repair to be successful the first time, as the chances of reattachment and good vision decrease with each additional surgery.<ref name=":13" />

Visual outcomes may vary even after successful reattachment.<ref name=":2" /> The results for a patient’s vision depend greatly on whether the [[macula]], the central part of the retina responsible for detailed vision, remains attached.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":13" /> If the macula detaches, the risk of poor vision increases, particularly if surgery is delayed.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":13" />

Other factors that can affect the prognosis include the extent of the detachment and the timing of surgery, with earlier treatment generally leading to better outcomes.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":10" />

Common causes of failure in retinal detachment repair include missed or poorly sealed retinal breaks, new retinal breaks, and [[Proliferative vitreoretinopathy|proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR)]].<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":13" /> PVR, a condition where scar tissue grows on the retina, occurs in approximately 8–10% of patients undergoing treatment for retinal detachment.<ref name=":7" />