Retinal tears can lead to retinal detachment, or detachment can occur due to other causes. Learn the symptoms, treatment, and outlook for these conditions.

Retinal detachment is a medical emergency, so people need to contact an eye doctor immediately if they notice any symptoms. Prompt treatment can help prevent complications, such as vision loss.

As with retinal tears, the vitreous inside of the eye shrinks as we age. As it continues to shrink, a small portion of retinal tissue may be torn off of the retina, leading to a retinal hole. If left ...

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Hereditary retinal detachments are particularly challenging, said Franco Recchia, MD, a vitreoretinal specialist at Tennessee Retina, reporting the study results at the conference.