RETINAL DETACHMENT

Question 1

refers to the separation of the retinal pigment epithelium from the neurosensory layer.

Answer 1

Retinal Detachment

Question 2

what are the four types of retinal detachment

Answer 2

*Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
*traction
*exudate
*combination of rhegmatogenous and traction

Question 3

is responsible for traction retinal detachment

Answer 3

tension or a pulling force

Question 4

are the result of the production of a serous fluid under the retina from the choroid.

Answer 4

Exudative Retinal Detachment

Question 5

Clinical manifestations of a retinal detachment:

Answer 5

*shade or curtain coming across the vision of one eye
*cobwebs
*bright flashing lights
*great number of floaters

Question 6

The most commonly used surgical interventions for retinal detachment are

Answer 6

*Scleral Buckle
*Vitrectomy

Question 7

the retinal surgeon compresses the sclera to indent the scleral wall from the outside of the eye and bring the two retinal layers in contact with each other.

Answer 7

Scleral Buckle

Question 8

the surgeon dissects preretinal membranes under direct visualization while the retina is stabilized by an intraoperative vitreous substitute.

Answer 8

Vitrectomy