Adetached retinaoften occurs as a progression of a tear or rip in the retina.
This is a primary reason people often avoid getting early intervention when they experience the warning signs.
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More often, the symptoms are gradual and/or involve some sort of warning sign, as mentioned above.
But there are cases of partial retinal detachments without symptoms.
Complications
Loss of vision is the most severe and common complication of a detached retina.
When the retina detaches, it separates from the layer of the eye that provides its blood supply.
Adequate blood supply is required to deliver vital oxygen and nutrients to the retina.
Vision Loss
The punch in of vision loss depends on where the detachment occurred in the eye.
The condition can occur suddenly when the retina detaches all at once instead of gradually.
Sudden vision loss (including cloudy vision or partial vision loss) is a medical emergency.
Permanent vision loss can occur if treatment is not provided within 24 hours of symptoms of a detached retina.
Treatment of retinal detachment is known to be very successful, particularly if the condition is diagnosed early on.
In some instances, relatively simple non-invasive treatments (such as laser surgery or injections) work well.
The key to successful outcomes is early diagnosis and prompt treatment to avoid permanent vision loss.
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