Tears and holes
in the retina can lead to retinal detachment. With an opening in the
retina,
the fluid in the eye (vitreous) can pass through the hole, beneath
the retina. A retinal detachment occurs when the retina is separated
from the back of the eye from the fluid beneath it. Most detachments
begin in the periphery. A shadow may be noted but central (reading)
vision is initially good. With time, the detachment may progress to
involve the macula and central vision will be lost. With early diagnosis
and treatment, retinal detachments may be repaired by a gas bubble
(pneumatic retinopexy), scleral buckle or vitrectomy
surgery and excellent vision may be restored. |
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