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Medical Conditions - Retinal Detachment

Retinal detachment is an emergency condition in which the retina of the eye gets pulled away from its normal position. It leads to the separation of retinal cells from the blood vessel layer that provides nourishment and supplies oxygen to the eye. It may increase the risk of permanent loss of vision of the affected eye if left untreated.

All retinal detachment Q&A

What treatment can help me manage my persistent eye flashes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Flashes in front of the eyes are a classical sign of retinal detachment and posterior vitreous detachment.

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What causes brief white haze in vision, and how to treat it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are a number of causes which could lead to such a problem.

How long can uveitis persist before there can be a permanent eye damage?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Permanent vision damage occurs due to many causes like cystoid macular edema, glaucoma, or neovascularization, leading to retinal detachment.

What is retinal detachment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern.

What is the cause of retinal detachment in diabetic patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me first reassure you, your mother case seems to be not urgent. Judging by the information you gave and the attached O.C.

Is strabismus surgery advisable for squinted eyes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Since you had a long-standing retinal problem, the probability of recovering vision is low.

How do you treat a retinal detachment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query.

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Could tired eyes and floaters be attributed to age?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I had taken a look at the image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) there is nothing to worry about.

How to prevent or slow down blindness caused by myopia?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Myopia has two types. Simple and pathological. A simple one generally does not lead to blindness.

Can one wear old glasses after retinal detachment surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have refractive power of eyes and hence the glass power is likely to change after a RD surgery due to a number of causes.

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