MamasHealth.com Home Eye Health Amblyopia Aniridia Astigmatism Bechet's Disease Bietti's Crystalline Dystrophy Black Eye Blepharitis Blepharospasm Blood in Eye Cataracts Chemical Eye Burn CMV Retinitis Color Blindness Contact Lenses Contact Lenses Care Contact Lenses Infection Corneal Transplant Crossed Eyes Detached Retina Diabetic Retinopathy Dry Eye Syndrome Eye Eye focus and tear production Eye Care Eye Care Professionals Eye Exam Eye Herpes Farsightedness Floaters Fuchs' Dystrophy Glaucoma Keratoconus LASIK Checklist LASIK Doctors LASIK Risks LASIK Surgery Lattice Dystrophy Low Vision Macular Degeneration Macular Hole Macular Pucker Map-Dot-Fingerprint Nearsightedness Pink Eye Presbyopia Protect eyesight Pterygia Sty Vitreous Detachment Links Email Mama Eyelid lift How to use eye cosmetics safely Dogs for the Blind Sunglasses	What is Detached Retina? A detached retina is a condition where the retina becomes separated from its underlying supportive tissue. The retina cannot function when these layers are detached. A detached retina is a serious condition. If not treated properly, it will probably cause blindness. What is the Retina? The retina is located in the eye. The retina usually lies smoothly and firmly against the inside back wall of the eyeball. It functions like the film in the back of a camera. The retina sends visual images to the brain through the optic nerve. What Causes Detached Retina? A detached retina can be caused by a injury to the eye or face, tumors, or disease. Some diseases that can cause a detached retina are diabetes and sickle cell. A detached retina is also a complication of cataract surgery. Individuals who are extremely nearsighted people have longer eyeballs with thinner retinas have a higher risk of developing a detached retina. Symptoms of a Detached Retina? The symptoms of a detached retina can occur gradually as the retina pulls away from the supportive tissue, or suddenly if the retina detaches immediately. The most common symptoms of a detached retina are: Sudden spots, floaters and flashes of light Blurred vision Visions of a shadow or a curtain coming down from the top of the eye or across from the side. There is no pain associated with retinal detachment. Can a Detached Retina be Treated? Yes. The retina can be repaired by laser, cryoprobe, or surgery.	Your product featured on MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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