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Retinal Detachment Flashcards

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Definition

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It is separation of the sensory retina from the retinal pigment epithelium by subretinal fluid

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Classification

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Rhegmatogenous RD (1ry RD)
Non-Rhegmatogenous RD (2ry RD)

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Types of Non Rhegmatogenous

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Tractional: sensory retinal pulled away from the RPE
Exudative: retina pushed away by the choroid

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RhegmatogenousvRD caused by:

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Retinal break, which permits fluid to gain access to the subretinal space

**NB: Non-Rhegmatogenous RD is not caused by a retinal break

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What is the most common type?

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Rhegmatogenous

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