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. To know more visit here: www.lazoi.com

1. CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
RETINAL
DETACHMENT

2. What is Retinal Detachment ?
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. There are three types of retinal detachment:
 rhegmatogenous
 tractional
 exudative

3. Symptoms of Retinal Detachment
 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

4. Causes for Retinal Detachment
 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. Risk Factors of Retinal Detachment
 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

6. Diagnosis of Retinal Detachment
 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. Treatment of Retinal Detachment
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. Prevention of Retinal Detachment
 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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