Eye Diseases

Retinal Detachment

A retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that requires immediate medical attention. The retina, a thin layer of nerve tissue located at the back of the eye, is responsible for converting light into electrical signals sent to the brain, enabling vision. When it detaches from the back wall of the eye, it loses its blood and nerve supply, which can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated quickly.

You should know that Bellevue clinics have all the latest technologies available to diagnose and monitor retinal detachment cases.

Symptoms

  • Light flashes
  • Floaters
  • Poor vision
  • Loss of sight

Risk Factors

  • Severe myopia
  • Eye trauma
  • Heredity
  • Following a vitreous detachment (which can usually occur to people over 50 years old)

Treatments

  • Surgical intervention
Décollement de la rétine

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