Indian has a population of more than 1.2 billion of which a huge section of people has an average age of 30. There are millions who face injuries and or meet accidents causing damage to their mental and physical health; these are some of the major reasons why a human has a detached retina.
So, let’s understand the concept and its symptoms to get the treatment done before it’s too late.
The retina is the thin layer of light-sensitive nerve cells at the back of the eyeball. A detached retina occurs when the retina is pulled away from its normal position at the back of the eye. This causes loss of vision that can be partial or full, depending on how much the retina is detached. It can be a medical emergency hence it is important to consult your eye doctor.
It is hard to believe that retinal detachment is painless however one can experience the warning signs that include:
- Floaters: The floaters are the spots in your vision that may look to you like grey/
black specks that drift away when you try to look at them directly. There will be an increase
in the number and size of floaters in the eye.
- Flashes of Light: You may experience sudden flashes of light which could be the first
stage of retinal detachment. It happens mostly when vitreous gel inside the eye shrinks or
changes, pulling on the retina.
- Blurred Vision: Another sign of retinal detachment can be blurred vision. You may also
experience a reduction in the peripheral vision.
If you are experiencing any of the above signs, it is important to get yourself treated as soon as possible with the best eye specialist doctor in India as there is a risk of permanent vision loss if retinal detachment is left untreated or delayed. To diagnose retinal detachment, your eye doctor will perform an eye exam as there are three types of retinal detachment which are as follows:
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment: It is the most common retinal detachment which is caused by a hole in your retina that allows fluid within your eye to slip through the opening and get behind the retina.
- Tractional Retinal Detachment: This retinal detachment occurs when scar tissue grows on the retina’s surface causing your retina to pull away from the back of the eye. It is the less common detachment that affects people with poorly controlled diabetics.
- Exudative Retinal Detachment: It is also known as secondary retinal detachment that occurs from an eye injury or when there is an inflammatory disorder that causes fluid accumulation underneath your retina.
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