DETACHED RETINA

TYPES

Detached retina occurs in three ways:

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. It is a retinal defect, such as a tear, break, or hole. The vitreous fluid can enter the retina and the sense retina gap. There is a covering of pigmented cells just beyond the neurosensory retina known as the pigment epithelium (PE).

Secondary retinal detachment. Serous retinal detachment or exudative occurs when fluid accumulates behind the retina owing to irritation, blood vessel issues, or damage. There are no rips, tears, or holes.

Tractional retinal detachment. Fibrovascular tissue pulls the receptive retina away from the retinal pigment epithelium after a lesion, irritation, or the growth of new blood vessels.

SYMPTOMS

Detachment of the retina can cause many symptoms in an individual:

• Photopsia, or unexpected, fleeting flashes of light beyond the core area of their vision, known as peripheral vision, particularly as the eye moves, is common for those who suffer from this.
• Debris floating in the eye seems like strands of clear balloons or spikes that follow the field of view as the eyes swivel suddenly increases in quantity.
• A distinct shadow begins in the front and gradually stretches toward the centre of the field of sight.
• A sense that a translucent veil is obscuring the view.

In most cases, this condition does not cause any pain.

DIAGNOSIS

It is common for doctors to send patients to an ophthalmologist for a more accurate diagnosis of retinal detachment. After dilating the pupils with eye drops, an ophthalmologist may evaluate the eye. They may also perform the ultrasound or visual coherent tomography examination for further information.

TREATMENT

In many cases, surgery is required to identify and repair any retinal fractures and alleviate tension. There is a considerable danger of total eyesight loss if surgery is not performed. The following are the surgeries that may be done:

• Scleral buckle surgery
• Pneumatic retinopexy
• Vitrectomy