Retinal Detachment
What is Retinal Detachment?
When a hole or "rip" in the
retina allows the inner retina layer to separate from the back layer.
Symptoms of retinal detachment include
seeing a shower of black spots or light flashes, or experiencing a
curtain-like blotting out of vision. If such symptoms occur, you
should immediately consult your ophthalmologist.
Organizations:
Foundation for Fighting Blindness
(exit DHFS)
11435 Cronhill Drive
Owings Mills, MD 21117-2220
Toll Free: (888) 394-3937
TDD: (800) 683-5555
Email: info@blindness.org
Resources:
Patient information on retinal detachment: Digital
Journal of Ophthalmology (exit DHFS)
Retinal tear and detachment information: St.
Luke's Retina Institute (exit
DHFS)
Last Revised: October 24, 2008 |
