Retinal Detachment

Question 1

Q-What’s the most common cause for retinal detachment?

Answer 1

Fluid accumulation b/w the retina and retinal pigment epithelium ( RPE )

Question 2

A. Fluid accumulates after a break occurs in the Retina. What is this called?

Answer 2

Rhematogenous retinal detachment

Question 3

A. What’s the most common site for retinal detachment ?

Answer 3

The area b/w the inner & outer layers of embryonic optic cup ( weak area of adherence b/w the retinal and PRE layers)

Question 4

Q. What’s the most common risk factor for retinal detachment?

Answer 4

Vitreous detachment ( very common after age 60 )

Question 5

A. Name the symptoms of retinal detachment?

Answer 5

Light flashes ( photopsia) /sudden peripheral visual field loss or floaters

Question 6

Q. Name 1 Acute 1 chronic complication of cataract surgery where ptn will complain of floaters?

Answer 6

Acute : vitreous hemorrhage

Chronic : retinal detachment ( floaters + loos of vision )