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Understanding Detached Retina Risks by mountainlord is a document available to read on EtoBox.
A detached retina occurs when the retina separates from the back wall of the eye. This can cause blurred or lost vision. As we age, the vitreous gel in the eye may separate from the retina, sometimes tearing it. Fluid can enter through tears and lift the retina off the back of the eye. Retinal detachment risk is about 5 in 100,000 per year but is higher for those with severe nearsightedness or after cataract surgery. Detached retinas can also occur due to proliferative diabetic or sickle cell retinopathy wh
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