Retinal DetachmentCharissa McKenzie

Description

Retinal detachment is the separation of the retina from the underlying layer of blood vessels

When the retina detaches, it separates from part of its blood supply, preventing it from working properly

Unless the retina is reattached, it may be permanently damaged

Part that is affected

The Retina Detachment may begin in a small area,

usually as the result of a retinal tear

Causes

trauma advanced diabetes inflammatory disorder Hereditary it often occurs spontaneously, as a

result of changes in the jelly-like vitreous that fills the vitreous cavity of your eye

Symptoms retinal detachment is painless People tend to see small floating

objects or flashes of bright light that last less than a second

Loss of peripheral vision typically begins first

vision rapidly deteriorates and everything becomes blurred

Treatment

laser surgery › Laser surgery seals holes in the retina

Freezing Therapy› Freezing therapy causes a scar to form,

which holds the retina in place.