Definition: The retina is a membrane in the back of the eye that is sensitive to light. If the retina separates from the underlying layers of tissues, that is called retinal detachment.
Symptoms
- Bright flashes of light
- The feeling that a curtain has been pulled over the field of vision
- Increase in the number or size/shape of floaters
- Blurred vision
- Loss of vision in one part of the eye
Causes
Retinal detachment can occur because of a hole in the retina. This hole leaks fluids from the eye into the layers of tissue behind the retina, causing separation. Many times, there is no apparent underlying cause for retinal detachment. People who have suffered a head injury, who have diabetes or who have an inflammatory disorders are more at risk for retinal detachment.Back to Aging-Related Eye Disorders
Source: ADAM Medical Encyclopedia.Retinal Detachment
