Retinal detachment

Retinal detachments are associated with a tear or hole in the retina through which the internal fluids of the eye may leak, causing separation of the retina from underlying tissues.

Reviewed last on: 9/16/2008
Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center , Seattle , WA . Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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