Retinal Detachment Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of retinal detachment
A
Dense shaddow which starts peripherally and progresses towards central vision. A veil or curtain over field of vision. Straight lines appeared curved.
2
Q
Preceding features of retinal detachment
A
Floaters and flashers
3
Q
Fundoscopic findings of retinal detachment
A
Red reflex lost, retinal folds appear pale, opaque or wrinkled, can appear normal
4
Q
What are the symptoms if the macula is involved
A
Central acuity may be reduced to hand movements, peripheral fields reduced, worse outcomes
5
Q
Risk factors
A
DM, myopia, age, previous surgery for cataracts, eye trauma
