Retinal detachment
Jason M. Kwok, Caberry W. Yu, Panos G. Christakis
Abstract
Retinal detachment occurs when vitreous fluid enters through a retinal tear or hole leading to separation of the retina from the choroid, similar to water behind wallpaper ([Figure 1][1]).[1][2] Lifetime risk of retinal detachment is about 0.1% and is higher in patients who are older, have high
Topics & Concepts
Retinal detachmentRetinaChoroidRetinal TearRetinalOphthalmologyMedicineOptometryComputer scienceBiologyNeuroscienceRetinal and Macular SurgeryIntraocular Surgery and LensesGlaucoma and retinal disorders