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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Retinal Detachment
This month I had the opportunity to dig a little deeper and research retinal detachment. This condition is when the retina pulls away from its normal position. This separates the retinal cells from the blood cells that provide oxygen and nourishment. Symptoms of retinal detachment include: sudden appearance of many floaters, flashes of light, blurred vision, blurred peripheral vision and a reduced visual field. If this condition goes untreated it could result in permanent vision loss. Surgery is the only treatment for a retinal detachment. There are many different techniques that usually always have a positive outcome. With this condition, you could be on the verge of a retinal detachment, which we call a retinal tear. If this is the case your Doctor might perform laser surgery on your eye to try and preserve the retina from further damage. Retinal detachment can be a very serious condition. However, with the advancement of medicine retinal detachments are becoming easier to treat.
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