Retina is a layer of tissue at the back of the eye, which helps to see images focused on it by the cornea and lens. Retinal Detachment is an eye disorder, wherein the retina gets separated from the underlying layer of blood vessels, which supplies oxygen and other nutrients to it.

1. CAUSES |SYMPTOMS |DIAGNOSIS AND
TREATMENT

2.  Retina is a layer of tissue at the back of the eye, which
helps to see images focused on it by the cornea and lens.
 Retinal Detachment is an eye disorder, wherein the
retina gets separated from the underlying layer of blood
vessels, which supplies oxygen and other nutrients to it.
When the retina gets detached, the supply of oxygen and
nutrients are stopped. If the condition is left untreated, it
may even lead to a complete vision loss and blindness.

3.  Adults above the age of 40 years
 A previous occurrence of retinal detachment
 A family history of the condition
 Individuals with severe nearsightedness
 Any previous eye surgery, like cataract removal
 Congenital abnormalities affecting the eye
 Any trauma or eye injury (including head injury),
experienced previously
 Use of certain eye drops (like pilocarpine for treatment of
glaucoma - a condition of elevated eye pressures)
 Certain disorders affecting the eye, such as chronic
inflammation of the eye (known as uveitis)
 Participation in certain rough/contact sports, like boxing

4.  Bending or drooping of the vitreous that can occur with
advancing age, due to a change in its consistency
 Advanced stages of diabetes
 Trauma/injury to the eye
 Any eye inflammatory disorder may trigger retinal
detachment

5.  Sudden appearance of ‘flashing’ bright lights, especially
in the peripheral vision
 Vision becomes blurred
 The individuals experience illusions that some small
objects like spots, hairs, or strings ,are moving in the eye
(called floaters)
 Blindness in the affected eye
 A shadow keeps appearing in the vision field

6.  Physical examination and evaluation of complete
medical history
 Electroretinogram
 Measuring the intraocular pressure
 Fluorescein angiography
 Ophthalmoscopy
 Refraction test
 Retinal photography, which aims to project the
photographs of the inner surface of the eye
 Visual acuity
 Slit-lamp examination
 Ultrasound of the eye

7.  Most individuals suffering from retinal
detachment would need a surgery, either immediately or
after a short time. When the eye condition is mild, then
surgery may be performed using lasers to close the
holes/tears in the retina or Pneumatic retinopexy in
which gas bubbles are placed in the eye, in order to make
the retina go back to its original place.

8.  Use of protective eye wear is recommended, when
working with hammers, lawn mowers, weed-eaters,
fireworks, or any similar equipment that can cause
an eye injury
 All diabetic individuals are advised to keep their sugar
level under control consistently
 Consultation with an eye specialist at least once a year is
recommended, especially for elderly adults and those
who are at risk for a retinal detachment

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