Retinal detachment occurs when the retina,
the light-sensitive layer of tissue that sends visual messages
through the optic nerve to the brain, is lifted to pulled from
its normal position. Retinal detachment can cause complete and
permanent vision loss if left untreated. This condition is more
likely to occur in people who are extremely nearsighted, have
had retinal detachment in the other eye, have family history
of retinal detachment, have had cataract surgery, have other
eye disorders, or have had an eye injury.
Symptoms of retinal detachment include a sudden increase in
floaters or an appearance of a dark “curtain" over
the field of vision. A retinal detachment is a very serious medical
emergency, and if you are experiencing symptoms, please call
our office immediately.
Retinal detachments are treated in a various ways, depending
on the kind and severity of the detachment. Your doctor may treat
small holes and tears with laser surgery. More severe retinal
detachments may necessitate further surgery that requires a hospital
stay.
