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Retinal Detachment

Medical Questions » Retinal Detachment
Name: Retinal Detachment
Also known as:
The light-sensitive retina at the back of the eye is loosely attached to the eyeball, but if it detaches from the back of the eye, full or partial blindness results. May occur very slowly over a period of years, or be complete in a few minutes.
Causes of Retinal Detachment
Retina may detach if a blood vessel ruptures and bleeds behind the retina, or if the fluid in the eye leaks behind the retina. May follow an injury to the eye, or be caused by high blood pressure or a tumor in the eye. Frequently, there is no obvious cause.
Symptoms of Retinal Detachment
Patient describes a black curtain slowly moving across the field of vision, as the retina progressively lifts away from the eyeball and causes at first partial, and later complete blindness.
Tests for Retinal Detachment
Detachment seen by examining the eye with an ophthalmoscope (small magnifying glass attached to a light).
Treatment for Retinal Detachment
Rapid treatment is essential to save the sight. Surgical procedures, or a laser that is shone in short, sharp, accurately aimed bursts into the eye, are used to seal the retina back onto the eyeball.
Complications of Retinal Detachment of its treatment
None.
Likely Outcome of Retinal Detachment
95% of retinal detachments can now be cured or controlled if treated immediately they occur.
       
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