Detached Retina
Retinal detachment happens when the retina or the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eyeball is not in its proper position. This means the retinal cells have been separated from the blood vessels that supply nourishment and oxygen to the eyes. When it has not reached a severe state yet, the symptoms appear tolerable. These symptoms include vision blurring and the appearance of eye floaters.
The detachment of the retina is a serious condition that should be addressed as soon as possible. If left untreated, the symptoms progress into more severe vision problems, such as reduced peripheral vision and a growing shadow that appears to engulf the field of vision. Eventually, it leads to complete loss of sight.
Retinal detachment happens because of the accumulation of fluids beneath the retina, which makes the retina separate from the tissues holding it. Another reason is the emergence of scar tissue on the retina’s surface, leading to tractional detachment and pulling the retina away from the back of the eye. Fluid accumulation and retinal scar tissues are usually attributed to aging, diabetes, and eye injury. However, these can also happen because of eye surgery complications.
