Retinal Detachment Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms of reitnal detachment?
A
- painless / sudden
- flashes of light
- sudden increase in floaters
- darkening of peripheral vision (curtain over part of visual field)
- reduced central and peripheral visual field.
- blurred vision
- Permanent vision loss if not treated
- distorted vision
- loss of red reflex
2
Q
who is at risk of retinal detachment?
A
- severely short sighted
- eye trauma
- previous cataract surgery
- family history
3
Q
What can precede a retinal detachment?
A
- retinal tear
- PVD
4
Q
What inv are done for retinal detachment?
A
- fundoscopy
5
Q
treatment for retinal tear?
A
surgery
