A review of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: past, present and future
Jessica Xiong, Tuan Sang Tran, Sebastian M. Waldstein, Adrian T. Fung
Abstract
Retinal detachments are ophthalmic emergencies given their potential to become a permanently blinding disorder if left untreated. This review will outline the history, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and current and future management of retinal detachments.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRetinal detachmentBlindingPresentation (obstetrics)OphthalmologyRetinalOptometryRetinal DisorderSurgeryRandomized controlled trialRetinal and Macular SurgeryIntraocular Surgery and LensesRetinal and Optic Conditions