Exam 2- retinal detachment Flashcards by Lindsay Bouvin | Brainscape

Q

What is retinal detachment

A

where there is a leak/tear in retina- eye juice (vitreous humor) flows behind retina

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RF for retinal detachment

A

usually spontaneous
myopia
> 40
trauma

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S/S for retinal detachment

A

sudden, unilateral vision loss
curtain effect

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