Retinal detachment: causes, symptoms, surgery and treatment options
gilaxiaGetty Images Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition where the retina – the layer of tissue at the back of the eye that is light-sensitive – pulls away from the tissue surrounding it. Sometimes known as a detached retina, this is a serious eye condition that requires prompt treatment. Dr Roger Henderson looks at retinal detachment causes, symptoms and potential treatment options: What is the retina? When light enters the eye it is focused by the lens onto the back of the eye – the retina. The retina then produces an image that is sent to the optic nerve which transports th...
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