WHAT IS RETINAL DETACHMENT?

Retinal detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from the layer of tissue in the back of the eye supporting it. This can cut the retina off from oxygen and may cause permanent vision loss if not treated. A detached retina can cause bright flashes of light in your peripheral vision, blurred vision, and floaters in the eye. Many conditions can cause retinal detachment, including an eye injury, eye surgery, diabetes, or an inflammatory disorder. Sometimes it occurs for no apparent cause.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF RETINAL DETACHMENT? 

Some symptoms of retinal detachment include: 

1. Sudden flash of lights

2. Blind spot in vision, shadow over part of vision

3. Change in vision, Blurred vision, partial vision loss, Blindness

4. Floating spots or strings in vision, 

DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT

Diagnosis: By review of symptoms, medical history and eye examination. Other diagnostic eye tests such as electroretinogram, a refraction test, fluorescein angiography, ophthalmoscopy, and ultrasound may be required.

Treatment: Surgery is the most common line of treatment in cases of retinal detachment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

1. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency. Consult a Doctor immediately on presentment of symptoms. The treatment is most effective if started within 24 hours.