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CONDITIONS
DISEASE & MANAGEMENT
Accommodative (Focusing) Dysfunctions
Cataracts
Cornea Cross-Linking
Contact Lens & Eyeware
Convergence Excess (BV Disorder)
Convergence Insufficiency (BV Disorder)
Developmental Disability
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes
Double Vision
Dry Eye
Electrophysiology
Eyelid Bump / Swelling
Eye Pain or Eyelid Pain
Flashes or Floaters in Vision
Glaucoma
Glasses & Eyeware
Keratoconus Management
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Loss of Vision
Macular Degeneration
Myopia Management
Occupational Therapy
Ocularmotor Dysfunction
Ocular Prosthetics
Optic Neuritis
Red Eye
Retinal Tear & Detachment
Refractive Error
Strabismus & Amblyopia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Trauma
Vision Disorders
Vision Rehabilitation
RETINAL TEAR & DETACHMENT
DESCRIPTION
People of any age can develop a retinal tear or detachment. A retinal tear occurs when the clear material in the middle of the eye (vitreous) pulls away from the retina. If fluid moves through the tear into the space below the retina, it can lead to a retinal detachment. For more, watch this video.
RISK FACTORS
• individuals with nearsightedness
• trauma to the eye
• family history of retinal detachment
• history of previous eye surgery
• a previous retinal detachment in the other eye
SYMPTOMS
• flashing lights
• floaters
• shadow or curtain across vision
• wavy/distorted vision
SERVICE AREAS PROVIDING TREATMENT
The Center for Advanced Ophthalmic Care