What Causes Retinal Detachment in Adults
Today we're going to discuss what causes retinal detachment in young adults? We will also touch on what a retinal detachment actually is and the symptoms associated with this condition. Types of Retinal Detachment Today we're going to touch on one of two types of retinal detachments. We are going to talk about rhegmatogenous that means the detachment causes which is either by a retinal hole or retinal tear. The hole or tear allows the fluid from the middle of the eye to form underneath the retina. Therefore if fluid accumulates underneath the retina through this hole or tears the retina Detaches. Keep in mind that a retinal detachment is potentially blinding so there is some urgency to try and fix this ASAP. Symptoms of a retinal detachment include loss of your peripheral vision and usually the peripheral or the side vision is involved first, and the loss of vision moves centrally. Flashes and Floaters Flashes and floaters are also commonly associated wi...