retinal detachment |
separation of the retina from its attachments to the back of the eyeball often resulting in loss of vision. Flashing lights, floating spots, and blank spots in vision can be symptoms of a retinal detachment.
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retinal detachment |
in which part or all of the retina becomes separated from its supporting tissues, causing a blind spot to develop. It can be due to disease or injury.
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retinal detachment |
Condition where the retina separates from the choroid.
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retinal detachment |
A separation of the retina from the back wall of the eye. Results in loss of vision in the detached area. Repairable with fair to good prognosis for vision in the early stages.
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retinal detachment |
This is a real optometric emergency, where visual disturbances like flashing lights and a "curtain" coming down over the eye is noticed. Callers with these symptoms should be seen immediately. This will then be referred to an opthalmologist for treatment.
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