Retinal Detachment Symptoms

RETINAL DETACHMENT

DESCRIPTION

Retinal detachment describes an emergency situation in which a thin layer of tissues at the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position. Retinal detachment, seperates the retinal cells from the layer of blood vessels that provides oxygen and nourishment.

Symptoms –

Sudden appearance of many floaters

Photopsia

Blurred vision

Peripheral vision

Curtain like shadow over your visual field

Risk factors –

Older age

Family history

Extreme nearsightedness

Previous eye surgery

Eye injury

Diagnosis and test –

Retinal examination

Ultrasound imaging

Treatment –

Laser surgery

Freezing

Injecting air or gas in eyes

Draining and replacing the fluid in the eye