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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 normal function of converting light into neural…
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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. Some people also notice blurred vision, distortion,…
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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 structures that normally keep the retina attached…
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Diagnosis of Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment is diagnosed by combining symptom review, careful eye examination, and, when needed, specialized imaging. It is a time-sensitive condition because the retina is the light-sensitive tissue that converts visual images into nerve signals. When the retina separates from the…
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Treatment for Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment is treated primarily with procedures that reattach the retina to the back of the eye and close the break or traction that allowed fluid to separate it from the underlying tissue. The main approaches are laser treatment, freezing treatment,…
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Prevention of Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment is not usually a condition that can be prevented in an absolute sense, because some of the major causes arise from structural changes inside the eye, inherited traits, or age-related degeneration that cannot be fully controlled. In practical terms,…
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FAQ about Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can threaten vision if it is not treated quickly. It happens when the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, separates from the layer of tissue that supports it. This…