Detached Retina

Question 1

Acute emergency – retina tears away from the underlying choroid – retinal ischemia can lead to irreversible loss of receptors – no pain or discomfort – tear allows vitreous humor to flow behind retina – increasing portion of the retinal in lifted away from the choroid – retinal cells cease to function

Answer 1

Detached Retina

Question 2

Visual field contains areas of blackness (scotomas) as if a curtain has fallen over eye

Answer 2

Signs and Symptoms Detached Retina

Question 3

Surgical reattachment of retina

Answer 3

Treatment for Detached Retina