Retinal detachment

Retinal detachment

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Anatomy of the inner ear
Anatomy of the external and middle ear
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Otitis externa
Otitis media
Vertigo
Labyrinthitis
Conductive hearing loss
Tympanic membrane perforation
Vertigo: Pathology review
Anatomy of the temporomandibular joint and muscles of mastication
Anatomy of the nose and paranasal sinuses
Allergic rhinitis
Nasal, oral and pharyngeal diseases: Pathology review
Nasal polyps
Anatomy of the lymphatics of the neck
Anatomy clinical correlates: Skull, face and scalp
Anatomy clinical correlates: Bones, fascia and muscles of the neck
Anatomy of the oral cavity
Retropharyngeal and peritonsillar abscesses
Aphthous ulcers
Oral cancer
Laryngitis
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Anatomy of the orbit
Photoreception
Anatomy and physiology of the eye
Anatomy of the eye
Eye conditions: Refractive errors, lens disorders and glaucoma: Pathology review
Optic pathways and visual fields
Eye conditions: Retinal disorders: Pathology review
Eye conditions: Inflammation, infections and trauma: Pathology review
Glaucoma
Nerves and vessels of the face and scalp
Anatomy of the oculomotor (CN III), trochlear (CN IV) and abducens (CN VI) nerves
Hemianopsia
Homonymous hemianopsia
Cataract
Retinal detachment
Age-related macular degeneration
Corneal ulcer
Periorbital cellulitis
Keratitis
Hordeolum (stye)
Neonatal conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis
Orbital cellulitis
Uveitis
Meniere disease
Parotitis
Antihistamines for allergies
Vestibular transduction
Auditory transduction and pathways
Vestibulo-ocular reflex and nystagmus
Anatomy and physiology of the ear
Olfactory transduction and pathways
Dental abscess
Dental caries disease
Gingivitis and periodontitis
Childhood oral health: Information for patients and families (The Primary School)
Pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions: Clinical
Pediatric ophthalmological conditions: Clinical

Key Takeaways

Retinal detachment is a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue. Initial detachment may be localized or broad, but without timely treatment the entire retina may detach, leading to vision loss and blindness. It is a medical emergency, because permanent damage may occur if the detachment is not repaired within 24 �72 hours. Risk factors for retinal detachment include a family history of the condition, previous eye surgery, high myopia, and certain eye injuries. Symptoms of retinal detachment include sudden onset of floaters, flashes of light, and a loss of peripheral vision. Treatment for retinal detachment typically involves surgical repair of the retina.