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Retinal detachment
An emergency when part of the eye (the retina) pulls away from supportive tissue.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
- Critical: needs emergency care
Retinal detachment is an emergency. Tissue at the back of the eye pulls away from a layer of blood vessels that provide necessary oxygen and nourishment.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
3 days ago · Care guide for Retinal Detachment. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
7 days ago · This detachment disrupts the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the retina, potentially leading to permanent vision loss if not promptly treated. Causes of Retinal ...
Long-term Outcomes of Surgeries for Retinal Detachment Secondary to ...
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2 days ago · Purpose: This study sought to compare the long-term outcomes of surgeries for retinal detachment (RD) secondary to viral or parasitic infectious retinitis.
4 days ago · Over 80% of retinal detachments operated upon by specialist vitreoretinal surgeons in the UK can be successfully repaired with one operation, and the success ...
2 days ago · Retinal detachment occurs when the light-sensitive layer in your eye becomes separated from its normal position, causing vision problems.
4 days ago · Retinal detachment is an emergency situation in which a thin layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position.
6 days ago · There are certain complications, which may occur at the time of/or following the cataract surgery, which lead to retinal detachment and reduce the chances for a ...
6 days ago · We propose a revised concept for the pathogenesis of PVR based on retinal injury and response. A posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is invariably present in ...
3 days ago · Incidence and Outcomes of Recurrent Retinal Detachment after Cataract Surgery in Eyes with Prior Retinal Detachment Repair. Momenaei et al. Published online: ...