A retinal treatment apparatus for treatment of a detached retina of an eye is provided. The treatment apparatus includes a removable elastomeric patch formed of a biocompatible material containing ferromagnetic particles encapsulated within the elastomeric patch and a permanent rare-earth magnet secured adjacent an exterior surface of the eye. The removable elastomeric patch is inserted into the eye and positioned adjacent the detached retina, and wherein the permanent rare-earth magnet is secured to the exterior surface of the eye substantially adjacent to the removable elastomeric patch to maintain the elastomeric patch against the retina, thereby maintaining the retina against an underlying support tissue of the retina.
