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Detached retina: Causes and symptoms

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD Key Takeaways A detached retina is an eye emergency that can lead to blindness if ...
In August 2024, at just 24 years old, I experienced sudden retinal detachment and almost went fully blind in my right eye.
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Methotrexate, during and after surgery for primary retinal detachment, has produced "amazing" early results in preventing proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), according to ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Having a previous retinal event may be a risk factor for a recurrence after cataract surgery. A greater duration ...
Eye floaters can be a sign of retinal detachment, but there are many other causes. Some surgeries may help remove eye floaters that result from a detached retina. Eye floaters are when you see specks, ...
The speed at which blindness occurs after retinal detachment varies based on a number of factors. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment to avoid blindness and other ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “This has been a very important controversy over many years. Around 30 years ago, scleral buckling was the most ...
After retinal detachment repair, cannabis use was tied to a reduced risk of proliferative vitreoretinopathy and subsequent complex repair versus non-use. However, the actual absolute risk reduction ...
There are three main types of retinal detachment, determined by the exact mechanism that caused the detachment. Your retina is the innermost layer of the back of your eye. It plays a critical role in ...