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Retinal detachment.(Eye Advisor 2007)(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Article from:
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- May 31, 2007
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What is retinal detachment?
Retinal detachment is separation of the retina from the tissues under it. (The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.) A retinal detachment caused by a tear or a hole in the eye is the most common type. This type, if not treated, will cause blindness. If your central vision is still good, it is important to treat the detachment with surgery within a day to save your vision. If your central vision is already decreased by the retinal detachment, having the surgery within a day will not improve the result. In this case, you should usually have the surgery within a week.
Sometimes retinal detachment occurs ...