Welcome Carolina Retina Center to Palmetto Retina Center! For Patients For Doctors CONTACT PRC Scleral Buckle HomeTreatmentScleral Buckle Scleral Buckle A scleral buckle surgery is a surgical procedure that is commonly used to repair a detached retina. In retinal detachment, the thin layer of photosensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye is pulled out of place. This is typically caused when the vitreous gel (a thick liquid that fills the eye) begins to shrink away and pull the retina out of place. Right before the retina becomes fully disengaged from the eye, many patients experience a sudden flurry of floaters, flashes of light, blurriness, and darkened vision. If left untreated, retinal detachment can lead to permanent blindness. The scleral buckle procedure helps to keep the retina in its proper place by positioning a small piece of silicone sponge around the white part of the eye, also known as the sclera. The silicone holds the eye against the retina, which helps to push it back into position. The procedure is typically completed in an operating room on an outpatient basis. As for scleral buckle recovery, it’s not uncommon for patients to experience some mild eye pain, blurriness, swelling, and/or redness. We've Partnered with Carolina Retina Center Carolina Retina Center has joined Palmetto Retina Center to enhance patient care and research for those we serve in Central South Carolina. Learn More Translate site to: English and Español. Language: EN Call: (803) 931-0077 Toll-free: (888) 931-0077 Business Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Patient Portal Make a Payment West Columbia More Info Downtown Columbia More Info NE Columbia More Info Orangeburg More Info Sumter More Info Florence More Info Aiken More Info PHYSICIANS W. Lloyd Clark, M.D. Barron C. Fishburne, M.D. Jeffrey G. Gross, M.D., FASRS Stephen Hypes, D.O. David L. Johnson, M.D. John F. Payne, M.D. John A. Wells, III, M.D. CONDITIONS Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Diabetic Retinopathy Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Retinal Tears & Detachments Macular Hole Epiretinal Membrane Flashes and Floaters WHY PRC OUR PHYSICIANS RETINAL CARE TREATMENT RESEARCH PATIENT SUPPORT The Leading Retina Center in South Carolina Palmetto Retina Center is the largest retina-only ophthalmology practice in South Carolina, with seven office locations in Columbia, West Columbia, Northeast Columbia, Orangeburg, Sumter, Aiken, and Florence. Our retina specialists and surgeons provide state-of-the-art diagnostic care and treatment for all retinal conditions, including macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes, macular puckers (epiretinal membranes), uveitis, and more. We also treat pediatric retinal conditions (retinopathy of prematurity, retinitis pigmentosa, retinoschisis, etc.). Our standard-of-care treatments include vitrectomy, scleral buckle, and eye injections (Avastin, Eylea, and Lucentis). We are also actively involved in retinal research and offer our patients access to many cutting-edge clinical trials to help develop new standards of care. FOLLOW PRC © 2021 Palmetto Retina Center, PLLCPrivacy PolicySitemapAccessibilityNotice of Privacy PracticesDesign by IV Interactive