Retinal Detachment If the vitreous is strongly attached to the retina or if the retina is weak in a certain area, a retinal tear can occur as the vitreous separates from it. Once a retinal tear develops, there is a large chance that the vitreous will go through the tear, causing the retina to detach. This is known as retinal detachment where partial or total loss of vision may occur.
The symptoms of retinal detachment include:
When seen at the correct time, laser treatment can be applied to seal the retina break/hole/tear and help prevent a retinal detachment. When detachment occurs, a procedure called vitrectomy may be performed to repair it. Because of this, it is highly recommended that retinal screening be done at regular intervals: 3, 6 or 12 months depending on the findings seen during screening. Findings may be acceptable now but can change in time. |
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