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Causes of Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment is caused by a physical separation of the neurosensory retina from the layer beneath it that supports its function, usually the retinal pigment epithelium and underlying choroid. This separation develops when the…
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Symptoms of Retinal detachment
What are the symptoms of retinal detachment? The classic symptoms are sudden flashes of light, a new shower of floaters, and the appearance of a shadow or curtain over part of the visual field.…
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What is Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment is a condition in which the retina, the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye, separates from the layer underneath it that supports and nourishes it. This separation disrupts the retina’s…
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FAQ about Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare inflammatory disease that can be difficult to recognize because it may affect several parts of the body at different times. This FAQ explains what the condition is, why it…
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Prevention of Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is an uncommon inflammatory disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks cartilage and other proteoglycan-rich connective tissues. Because the exact cause is not fully understood, there is no established way to…
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Treatment for Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is treated with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive therapies, along with procedures that support damaged cartilage or affected organs when necessary. Because the condition is driven by immune-mediated inflammation against cartilage and related connective…
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Diagnosis of Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is diagnosed by combining clinical observation, medical history, and targeted testing rather than by relying on a single definitive laboratory marker. The disorder is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system…