Adelaide Crows’ key player, Rory Sloane, has shared the intricate details of his recent eye surgery to address a detached retina, shedding light on the serious nature of the procedure. Despite Sloane’s extensive history of eye-related challenges, his sixth surgery in late January raised particular concerns as it was unrelated to football, according to 7NEWS Adelaide’s Josh Money.
A detached retina can pose severe risks to vision, including sudden or gradual vision loss, floaters, flashes of light, and blurry or distorted vision. Immediate medical attention is crucial to mitigate the risk of permanent vision loss.
Sloane took to social media to document his recovery process at his Adelaide residence, providing followers with a candid account of the surgery’s details. In an Instagram video labeled ‘sensitive content,’ Sloane creatively explained the procedure using an analogy involving Australian surfing magazine Tracks and an image of his wife, Belinda.
In the video, Sloane equated the retina to a favorite Tracks magazine poster, humorously referring to it as “Belinda.” He described the detachment as the poster coming off the wall with fluid behind it, emphasizing the need to reattach it promptly to prevent vision loss.
Detailing the surgical process, Sloane highlighted the discomfort he experienced, stating, “So to do that, they torture you, they pin you down, eye open, and inject you with a couple of locals to make sure you don’t feel a thing.”
The footage showed Sloane undergoing the procedure, with fluid being injected directly into his eye to repair the detached retina. He further explained the use of a dry ice gun to reattach the “poster” to the wall and the injection of a gas bubble into the eye to ensure the retina remains in place.
Despite the challenging nature of the surgery, Sloane expressed gratitude for being able to recover comfortably at home. He acknowledged that not all patients undergoing this surgery are as fortunate, recounting instances where individuals had to endure prolonged periods in specific positions.
Sloane’s openness about his experience aims to raise awareness about the seriousness of detached retinas and the importance of timely medical intervention.
