CONDITIONS
DISEASE & MANAGEMENT
Accommodative (Focusing) Dysfunctions
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Cataracts
Cornea Cross-Linking
Contact Lens & Eyeware
Convergence Excess (BV Disorder)
Convergence Insufficiency (BV Disorder)
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Developmental Disability
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes
Double Vision
Dry Eye
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Electrophysiology
Eyelid Bump / Swelling
Eye Pain or Eyelid Pain
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Flashes or Floaters in Vision
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Glaucoma
Glasses & Eyeware
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Keratoconus Management
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
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Loss of Vision
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Macular Degeneration
Myopia Management
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Occupational Therapy
Ocularmotor Dysfunction
Ocular Prosthetics
Optic Neuritis
Red Eye
Retinal Tear & Detachment
Refractive Error
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Strabismus & Amblyopia
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Trauma
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Vision Disorders
Vision Rehabilitation
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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