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Diseases

Retinal Detachment

This serious eye condition happens when your retina -- a layer of tissue at the back of your eye that processes light -- pulls away from the tissue around it. Since the retina can't work properly when this happens, you could have permanent vision lossif you don’t get it treated right away.

SYMPTOMS

  • A detached retina doesn't hurt. It can happen with no warning at all. But you might notice:
  • Flashes of light
  • Seeing lots of new "floaters" (small flecks or threads)
  • Darkening of your peripheral (side) vision

CAUSES

The following factors increase your risk of retinal detachment:

  • Aging — retinal detachment is more common in people over age 50.
  • Previous retinal detachment in one eye.
  • A family history of retinal detachment.
  • Extreme nearsightedness (myopia)
  • Previous eye surgery, such as cataract removal.
  • Previous severe eye injury.

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