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.
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What is the treatment for eye flashes which occured following an accident?
Query: Hello doctor, I have eyes flashes for about five years now. After I have an accident on my nose it looks like the liquid in the eyes is moving or pulling. What treatment I can do? Although I did a lot of tests for retina, what else I can do insted of waiting to see if this problem stops by it self... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Flashes in front of eyes is a classical sign of retinal detachment and posterior vitreous detachment. You should get your retina checked by a vitreo retinal specialist. Since you had trauma near your eye just before these flashes started, there is a strong possibilit... Read Full »