Retinal detachment refers to an eye condition in which the eye’s retina becomes detached from the vitreous fluid and layers of tissue that surround and support it. The retina is the section of the eye that processes light signals and converts them to nerve impulses for processing in the brain.
Retinal detachment often occurs as a result of a tear or hole in the retina, through which fluid can leak. The fluid creates pressure which causes the retina to move away and detach from the tissues which surround it. The condition may cause blurred vision and/or floating spots, blind spots or shadows in the vision. Retinal detachment typically requires surgical treatment.
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