Monday, January 18, 2010

Retinal detachment

  • Causes of Retinal Detachment 
Remember the retina detaches from where it SITS :
Secondary to some intra-ocular problem such as melanoma
Idiopathic
Traumatic
Surgery for cataract

  • Symptoms of Retinal Detachment 
Remember 4 Fs:
Falling acuity
Floaters
Flashes (migraine)
Field loss (dark cloud covers a field of vision)
Posted by Dr. Shajil at 9:35 PM
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