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Content updated on Jun 1, 2022
An eye condition that causes holes to appear in the vision when looking at things. The cause is a peeling off of the retina (sensing layer of the eye). This is usually due to aging, eye injury or diabetes.
Can see tiny dots or objects in vision, i.e. floaters
Blurred vision
Blind spots or blind areas in vision
Seeing flashes of light
Difficulty seeing on one side
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose retinal detachment
Do you see tiny shapes or dots floating around in your vision (sometimes appearing like insects)?
Do you have blurry vision?
Do you have partial loss of vision?
Do you see flickering or flashes of light even when you are in a dark room?
Are you unable to see out from one eye?
The specialist will suggest one or more treatment options. These include laser/freezing repair, injection of an air bubble to seal the tear, or surgery.
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