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Detached retina: Causes and symptoms

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD Key Takeaways A detached retina is an eye emergency that can lead to blindness if ...
A retinal tear can cause light flashes or a sudden increase in eye floaters. While a retinal tear is unlikely to damage vision, it can lead to serious complications such as retinal detachment. Retinal ...
It is easy to regard vision loss as a simple aging, but in reality, retinal disease often progresses. The retina is a nerve tissue that detects light from the innermost side of the eye and transmits ...