Retinal Detachment

If the retina is torn or detached from the wall of the eye,it cannot send clear signals to the brain and vision will be impaired or totally lost.

Causes

# Myopia

# Injury,cataract surgery,tumors,

# Diabetic retinopathy.

Symptoms

# Painless

* Floaters

* Flashes of light

* Blurry vision

* A shadow across your visual field

Treatment

> Laser photocoagulation for holes and weak areas

> Cryotherapy

> Scleral buckling

> Vitrectomy

DON'T DELAY

Prompt treatment is necessary to improve the chances of visual recovery.