Retinal Detachment

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WHAT IS RETINAL DETACHMENT (RD)?

Retinal detachment is when the retina separates causing flashes, floaters, and loss of vision. A retinal detachment is an emergency condition that should be treated urgently by a retinal specialist.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A RETINAL DETACHMENT?

New flashes of light, floaters, blurry vision, distorted vision, and loss of central or peripheral vision.

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WHAT CAUSES A RETINAL DETACHMENT?

The most common cause of a retinal detachment is when a hole forms in the retina. This allows fluid to separate the retina from the back of the eye. Less common causes of retinal detachment include from diabetes or from a leaking tumor.

WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS FOR A RETINAL DETACHMENT?

Retinal detachments are treated with outpatient surgery. A gas bubble or silicone oil bubble combined with laser surgery is used. In some cases, an office procedure can be used to treat a retinal detachment to avoid surgery.

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