Retinal detachment

Retinal detachment

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Retinal detachment is an eye condition where the retina at the rear of the part eye pulls out from its normal position. When the retina is detached from its normal position, its separated from the blood vessels that provide it oxygen and nourishment. Generally, the longer the retina is detached, the greater the risk of permanent vision loss is in the affected eye.

Retinal detachment can be early identified by symptoms such as the abrupt appearance of floaters, flashes, and reduced vision. Visiting an eye specialist early on can help save your vision.

Signs and symptoms

Retinal detachment causes no pain, but the early symptoms almost always appear immediately or when it worsens, these symptoms are:

Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment causes no pain, but the early symptoms almost always appear immediately or when it worsens.
  • At first, sudden appearance of floaters around your field of vision
  • Flashes of light in one or both eyes
  • Blurred vision
  • Gradual decrease of peripheral vision
  • Lastly, the appearance of a curtain-like shadow in your vision

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience the symptoms of retinal detachment. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency in which you can permanently lose your vision if left untreated. Your risk of developing retinal detachment becomes higher with these factors:

  • Your age is older than fifty
  • You or a family member has had a detached retina before in their life
  • You are extremely nearsighted

What are the causes of retinal detachment?

Retinal detachment can be due to the following:

Retinal detachment can occur when vitreous leaks through a retinal hole or tear and collects beneath the retina.

Aging or retinal disorders can cause the retina to turn thin. This contributes to the risk of retinal detachment as it is due to the collapse of the vitreous and builds up under the retina with may create a tear.

Fluid within the vitreous passes through the tear and starts collecting under the retina which peels it from the core tissues.

FACT CHECK

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meralgia_paraesthetica

https://www.healthline.com/health/meralgia-paresthetica

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meralgia-paresthetica/symptoms-causes/syc-20355635

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