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Retinal Detachment Specialist Malaysia

Retinal Detachment is a condition where the retina separates from the wall of the eye. It is a medical emergency.

Retinal Detachment

Fig. Retinal detachment vision

Causes of Retinal Detachment

A retinal detachment (RD) refers to the condition where the retina gets lifted off or separates from its original position. A retinal detachment can occur at any age and is more likely to occur in people who have:

  • Extremely high short-sightedness (myopia)
  • Prior history of retinal detachment
  • Family history of retinal detachment
  • Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) – vitreous slowly shrinks and separates from the retinal surface
  • Trauma to the eye
  • Diabetes
  • Complications from cataract surgery

Signs and symptoms

  • Increased number of floaters
  • Increased flashes of light
  • Loss of peripheral or side vision
  • Appearance of curtain-like shadow covering the vision

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Retinal Detachment

Retinal Detachment Treatment

If not treated immediately, RD can cause permanent vision loss.

  • Surgical treatment

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