Retinal Detachment

Question 1

Separation of the RPE from neurosensory layer

May result from trauma, aging process, or cataract surgery; also seen in clients with myopia

Answer 1

Retinal Detachment

Question 1

4 Types of Retinal Detachment

Answer 1

1. Rhegmatogenous Detachment
2. Traction Retinal Detachment
3. Combination of Rhegmatogenous and Traction
4. Exudative Retinal Detachments

Question 2

The most common form of retinal detachment

Answer 2

Rhegmatogenous Detachment

Question 3

Cause is tension, or a pulling force

Answer 3

Traction Retinal Detachment

Question 4

Patients with this condition have developed fibrous scar tissue from conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, vitreous hemorrhage, or the retinopathy of prematurity

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Traction Retinal Detachment

Question 4

A hole or tear develops in the sensory retina, allowing some of the liquid vitreous to seep through the sensory retina and detach it from the RPE (Retinal Pigment Epithelium)

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Rhegmatogenous Detachment

Question 5

The result of the production of a serious fluid under the retina from the choroid

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Exudative Retinal Detachment