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OphthalmologicalSevere
Retinal Detachment
Ophthalmology · Ophthalmological
Severe
Severity
Uncommon — affects roughly 1 in 10,000 people annually
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Ophthalmology
Specialist
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🔬Causes & Risk Factors
- 1Most cases occur when the vitreous gel inside the eye shrinks with age and pulls on the retina hard enough to create a tear
- 2allowing fluid to accumulate underneath and separate it from the eye wall. Other causes include blunt or penetrating eye trauma
- 3complications of advanced diabetic retinopathy pulling on the retina
- 4and severe myopia
- 5which stretches and thins the retina over time. Family history and previous cataract surgery also raise the risk of detachment.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional. In emergencies, call 112.