Retinal detachment is a very serious condition that occurs when the retina moves away from the tissues of the eyes. Since the retina cannot function properly under these conditions, permanent vision loss can occur if it is not repaired in less than 24-72 hours. There is no pain associated with retinal detachment, but if you notice vision problems (such as seeing flashes of light, floaters, or a darkening of your peripheral vision) contact your ophthalmologist immediately. Early diagnosis is key to preventing vision loss associated with a detached retina.
Risk factors for retinal detachment include severe myopia, retinal tears, trauma, family history, as well as complications from cataract surgery.
Retinal detachment can be mitigated in some cases when warning signs are caught early. The most effective means of prevention and risk reduction is through early signs education and encouragement for people to seek ophthalmic medical attention if they have symptoms suggestive of posterior vitreous detachment. The early examination allows the detection of retinal tears that can be treated with laser or cryotherapy. This reduces the risk of retinal detachment in those who have tears by about 1: 3 to 1:20.
Trauma-related retinal detachments can occur in high-impact sports or high-speed sports. Although some recommend avoiding activities that increase pressure in the eye, including diving and skydiving, there is little evidence to support this recommendation, especially in the general population. However, ophthalmologists generally advise people with high degrees of myopia to try to avoid exposure to activities that have the potential for trauma, increase pressure on or within the eye itself, or include rapid acceleration and deceleration such as bungee jumping or mountain climbing. Russian.
An epidemiological study suggests that heavy manual lifting at work may be associated with an increased risk of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, but this relationship is not strong. In this study, obesity also appeared to increase the risk of retinal detachment. A high body mass index (BMI) and elevated blood pressure have been identified as a risk factor in non-myopic individuals.
