Symptoms of secondary retinal detachment

Written by Xiao Yang Yan
Ophthalmology
Updated on September 05, 2024
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The symptoms of a secondary retinal detachment are actually not much different from the first detachment; it's like a fixed shadow. Therefore, if you have ever experienced retinal detachment, you can cover one eye and use the other eye to check the visible range. Remember what range you can see now and then pay attention to any changes in the future. This way, you can clearly understand the changes in your field of vision. In the early stages, there may be an increased sensation of flashing lights or some floating dark shadows, so if these symptoms appear, it is important to go to the hospital for an examination.

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Can retinal detachment heal by itself?

Retinal detachment refers to the separation between the neural epithelial layer and the pigment epithelial layer of the retina. Based on its cause, it can be categorized into rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, tractional retinal detachment, and exudative retinal detachment. Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment requires repositioning of the retina and closure of the break. If it is tractional retinal detachment, it is necessary to remove the cause, generally requiring vitrectomy and retinal reposition surgery. Exudative retinal detachment generally occurs due to inflammation or other irritations causing exudation or bleeding in the retina, resulting in detachment, typically without retinal breaks. This type of retinal detachment only requires treatment for the underlying disease, and aggressive treatment of the primary disease can generally lead to a cure. Therefore, retinal detachment must be treated; it cannot heal on its own.

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Symptoms of secondary retinal detachment

The symptoms of a secondary retinal detachment are actually not much different from the first detachment; it's like a fixed shadow. Therefore, if you have ever experienced retinal detachment, you can cover one eye and use the other eye to check the visible range. Remember what range you can see now and then pay attention to any changes in the future. This way, you can clearly understand the changes in your field of vision. In the early stages, there may be an increased sensation of flashing lights or some floating dark shadows, so if these symptoms appear, it is important to go to the hospital for an examination.

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Can retinal detachment be treated with laser?

Retinal detachment can also be treated with laser therapy. Retinal detachment is a common eye disease and a type of fundus disease. It is usually caused by eye trauma, or the development of dry breaks or degenerative areas in the peripheral retina. Patients with retinal detachment experience symptoms such as shadows obstructing parts of their vision, distorted vision, and decreased visual acuity. If the area of detachment is small, it can be treated with laser therapy to seal off the detached area, thereby preventing the condition from worsening. If the area of retinal detachment is large, it cannot be cured with laser therapy alone. Surgical treatment is needed to reposition the retina, and during surgery, laser treatment is also necessary to seal the tears or deformed areas on the retina to prevent recurrence of the detachment.

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Causes of Retinal Detachment

Retinal detachment can be categorized into three main types: rhegmatogenous, tractional, and exudative. Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is commonly seen in the elderly, highly myopic individuals, those having undergone trauma to the eye leading to the absence of the natural lens or having artificial lens implants, and those with a history of retinal detachment or a family history of the condition, which are risk factors. Tractional retinal detachment is caused by proliferative membranes pulling on the retina. It is observed in conditions like diabetic retinopathy, central retinal vein occlusion, and other ischemic retinal diseases leading to neovascular membranes, or due to proliferative scarring from penetrating eye injuries. Exudative retinal detachment typically occurs in conditions such as Coat’s disease, uveitis, and malignant hypertension.

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Does nearsightedness imaging fall in front of or behind the retina?

The image in a nearsighted eye forms in front of the retina, whereas in farsighted eyes, the image forms behind the retina. Nearsightedness means seeing clearly up close but blurry at a distance. When nearsighted, appropriate measures such as pupil dilation, optometric examination, and corrective lenses should be taken, or orthokeratology may be used. Once the degree stabilizes and no further progression occurs, surgical treatment can be considered after the age of 18. When the eye is unaccommodative, and parallel light rays enter, they focus in front of the retina. After these occurrences, with proactive treatment and proper rest, efforts should be made to prevent further increase in the degree. Especially in children, attention should also be paid to the development of strabismus and amblyopia.