Retinal Detachment

Question 1

Seperation of retina from the epitheleium

Answer 1

retinal detachment

Question 2

Assessment

Answer 2

Sudden and painless
-Photopsia
Visual field loss corresponds to area of detachment
-Seen as gray bulges in retina or folds in retina

Question 3

Intervention

Answer 3

• Surgery: scleral buckling and placement of silicone oil
• general anesthesia
• alleviating stress
• Restrict head movement
• Eye patch (pre/post)
• Infection
• Detachment

Need to avoid fine eye movement no reading!!