There are two types of RD: rhegmatogenous and nonrhegmatogenous. The distinguishing characteristic is the presence or absence of a full-thickness retinal break (rhegma) (Figure 1). In ...

However, cerclage is a more extensive and morbid procedure than segmental buckling. In rhegmatogenous RD with only one break or with multiple but closely spaced breaks, cerclage is not necessary ...