Retinal Detachment Surgery
If you have been told by your doctor that you have a retinal detachment, you may be feeling scared and confused. What is a retinal detachment? What are the symptoms? How is it treated? In this blog post, we will answer all of your questions about retinal detachments. We will discuss what causes them, the symptoms, and how they are treated. We will also provide information about the different types of surgery used to treat retinal detachments. What Is Retinal Detachment? Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can cause blindness if not treated. The retina is the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye that senses light and sends images to the brain. When the retina detaches, it pulls away from the back of the eye. This can happen when there is a tear in the retina or when fluid builds up behind it. Retinal detachment can occur in one or both eyes. It is more common in older adults, but it can happen at any age. Symptoms include a sudden increase in the number of fl...