Odwarstwienie siatkówki – Etiologia i przyczyny

Odwarstwienie siatkówki
Etiologia i przyczyny

Odwarstwienie siatkówki to stan nagły, w którym dochodzi do oddzielenia siatkówki od warstwy naczyń krwionośnych, co prowadzi do niedotlenienia i niedożywienia tkanki siatkówki. Wyróżnia się trzy główne typy: rhegmatogenne (najczęstsze, spowodowane rozerwaniem siatkówki i przedostawaniem się płynu pod nią), trakcyjne (wynikające z trakcją wywieranej przez tkankę bliznowatą, np. w proliferacyjnej retinopatii cukrzycowej) oraz wysiękowe (surowicze), gdzie płyn gromadzi się pod siatkówką bez obecności rozerwań. Kluczowymi czynnikami ryzyka odwarstwienia rhegmatogennego są procesy starzenia się oka prowadzące do tylnego odłączenia ciała szklistego (PVD), wysoka krótkowzroczność powyżej 5-6 dioptrii, zwyrodnienie kraciaste siatkówki (występujące u 7-10% populacji), urazy oka, wcześniejsze operacje, zwłaszcza zaćmy, oraz obciążenie rodzinne. Odwarstwienie trakcyjne najczęściej związane jest z proliferacyjną retinopatią cukrzycową, a także innymi stanami prowadzącymi do powstawania bliznowatej tkanki na siatkówce, takimi jak retinopatia sierpowatokrwinkowa, retinopatia wcześniaków, stany zapalne i zakażenia oka. Odwarstwienie wysiękowe może być spowodowane zapaleniem błony naczyniowej, chorobami nowotworowymi (np. czerniak naczyniówki, siatkówczak), zwyrodnieniem plamki związanym z wiekiem (mokrym AMD), a także innymi stanami jak choroba Coatsa czy centralna surowicza chorioretinopatia.

Etiologia odwarstwienia siatkówki

Odwarstwienie siatkówki to stan nagły, w którym cienka warstwa tkanki w tylnej części oka (siatkówka) oddziela się od swojego prawidłowego położenia. Prowadzi to do oddzielenia komórek siatkówki od warstwy naczyń krwionośnych, które dostarczają jej tlen i substancje odżywcze. Bez odpowiedniego leczenia może skutkować trwałą utratą widzenia lub ślepotą¹².

Typy odwarstwienia siatkówki

Wyróżnia się trzy główne typy odwarstwienia siatkówki, które różnią się przyczynami powstania³:

Odwarstwienie rhegmatogenne (reg-mu-TOJ-uh-nus) – najczęstszy typ odwarstwienia, spowodowany dziurą lub rozerwaniem siatkówki, które umożliwia przedostawanie się płynu pod siatkówkę i jej oddzielenie od podłoża⁴⁵
Odwarstwienie trakcyjne – powstaje, gdy tkanka bliznowata narasta na powierzchni siatkówki i pociąga ją, powodując oddzielenie od warstw podsiatkówkowych⁶
Odwarstwienie wysiękowe (surowicze) – występuje, gdy płyn gromadzi się pod siatkówką, mimo braku dziur czy rozerwań⁷⁸

Przyczyny odwarstwienia rhegmatogennego

Odwarstwienie rhegmatogenne jest najczęstszym typem odwarstwienia siatkówki, stanowiącym większość przypadków. Główne przyczyny tego typu odwarstwienia to⁹¹⁰:

Proces starzenia się

Najczęstszą przyczyną odwarstwienia rhegmatogennego jest proces starzenia się oka¹¹¹². Z wiekiem ciało szkliste (galaretowata substancja wypełniająca gałkę oczną) zmienia swoją konsystencję, kurczy się i może oddzielać się od siatkówki, co określa się jako tylne odłączenie ciała szklistego (PVD – posterior vitreous detachment)¹³¹⁴.

Podczas tego procesu ciało szkliste może pociągać siatkówkę z wystarczającą siłą, aby spowodować jej rozerwanie lub powstanie otworu. Przez powstałe uszkodzenie płyn przedostaje się pod siatkówkę, co prowadzi do jej odwarstwienia¹⁵¹⁶.

Krótkowzroczność

Osoby z wysoką krótkowzrocznością (myopią) są znacznie bardziej narażone na odwarstwienie siatkówki¹⁷¹⁸. W oczach krótkowzrocznych gałka oczna jest wydłużona, co powoduje zwiększenie napięcia siatkówki i jej ścieńczenie, czyniąc ją bardziej podatną na uszkodzenia i odwarstwienie¹⁹²⁰.

Ryzyko odwarstwienia siatkówki znacząco wzrasta przy krótkowzroczności powyżej 5-6 dioptrii²¹.

Zmiany zwyrodnieniowe siatkówki

Zwyrodnienie siatkówki typu „lattice” (zwyrodnienie kraciaste) to stan, w którym dochodzi do ścieńczenia obwodowych części siatkówki, występujący u około 7-10% populacji ogólnej²². Osoby z tym typem zwyrodnienia są bardziej narażone na powstanie rozerwań siatkówki i jej odwarstwienie²³²⁴.

Inne zmiany zwyrodnieniowe, jak guzek siatkówki typu cystic tuft (mały, uniesiony obszar siatkówki obecny od urodzenia), również zwiększają ryzyko rozerwań i odwarstwienia²⁵.

Urazy oka

Urazy oka, zarówno tępe, jak i penetrujące, mogą prowadzić do odwarstwienia siatkówki²⁶²⁷. Nawet niewielkie rozerwanie siatkówki po urazie może szybko powiększyć się i doprowadzić do odwarstwienia²⁸.

Urazy mogą zaburzyć strukturę ciała szklistego, prowadząc do tylnego odłączenia ciała szklistego, a w konsekwencji do odwarstwienia siatkówki²⁹.

Wcześniejsze operacje oka

Przebyte operacje oka, szczególnie operacja zaćmy, zwiększają ryzyko odwarstwienia siatkówki³⁰³¹. Operacje przebiegające z powikłaniami dotyczącymi ciała szklistego są szczególnie obciążone ryzykiem późniejszego odwarstwienia siatkówki³².

Po operacji zaćmy może dojść do przesunięć w ciele szklistym, co zwiększa ryzyko tylnego odłączenia ciała szklistego i w konsekwencji odwarstwienia siatkówki³³.

Czynniki genetyczne i rodzinne

Obciążenie rodzinne odwarstwieniem siatkówki zwiększa ryzyko wystąpienia tego stanu³⁴³⁵. Pozaraumatyczne odwarstwienie siatkówki w wywiadzie rodzinnym wskazuje na genetyczną (dziedziczną) tendencję do rozwoju odwarstwień siatkówki³⁶.

Wcześniejsze odwarstwienie siatkówki w drugim oku również znacząco zwiększa ryzyko odwarstwienia w oku przeciwnym³⁷³⁸.

Przyczyny odwarstwienia trakcyjnego

Odwarstwienie trakcyjne siatkówki występuje, gdy błona włóknista lub tkanka bliznowata narasta na powierzchni siatkówki i pociąga ją, powodując jej oddzielenie od warstwy nabłonka barwnikowego³⁹⁴⁰.

Retinopatia cukrzycowa

Najczęstszą przyczyną odwarstwienia trakcyjnego jest retinopatia cukrzycowa, powikłanie oczne związane z cukrzycą⁴¹⁴². W przebiegu proliferacyjnej retinopatii cukrzycowej dochodzi do powstawania nieprawidłowych naczyń krwionośnych na siatkówce, które mogą krwawić i prowadzić do powstawania blizn⁴³.

Tkanka bliznowata kurczy się z czasem, wywierając trakcję na siatkówkę i powodując jej odwarstwienie⁴⁴.

Inne przyczyny odwarstwienia trakcyjnego

Inne stany, które mogą prowadzić do odwarstwienia trakcyjnego, to⁴⁵⁴⁶:

Retinopatia sierpowatokrwinkowa – powoduje powstawanie bliznowatej tkanki na siatkówce⁴⁷
Retinopatia wcześniaków – może prowadzić do neowaskularyzacji siatkówki i powstawania blizn⁴⁸
Stany zapalne oka – powodują powstawanie tkanki bliznowatej⁴⁹
Zakażenia oka – mogą prowadzić do powstawania blizn⁵⁰
Uraz penetrujący oka – może prowadzić do bliznowacenia⁵¹

Wspólną cechą tych stanów jest powstawanie tkanki bliznowatej na powierzchni siatkówki, która kurczy się i wywiera siłę trakcyjną, prowadząc do odwarstwienia⁵².

Przyczyny odwarstwienia wysiękowego

Odwarstwienie wysiękowe (surowicze) siatkówki powstaje, gdy płyn gromadzi się pod siatkówką, mimo braku rozerwań czy dziur w siatkówce⁵³⁵⁴.

Choroby zapalne oka

Zapalenie błony naczyniowej (uveitis) i inne stany zapalne oka mogą prowadzić do gromadzenia się płynu pod siatkówką⁵⁵. Szczególnie ciężkie zapalenie błony naczyniowej, np. w chorobie Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada, może powodować odwarstwienie wysiękowe⁵⁶.

Inne choroby zapalne mogące prowadzić do odwarstwienia wysiękowego to⁵⁷:

Sarkoidoza
Toksyczność polekowa
Tylne zapalenie twardówki (scleritis)

Nowotwory oka

Guzy oka, zarówno pierwotne, jak i przerzutowe, mogą prowadzić do odwarstwienia wysiękowego⁵⁸. Należą do nich⁵⁹:

Naczyniaki naczyniówki (choroidal hemangiomas)⁶⁰
Pierwotne lub przerzutowe nowotwory naczyniówki⁶¹
Czerniak naczyniówki⁶²
Siatkówczak (retinoblastoma)⁶³

Zwyrodnienie plamki związane z wiekiem

Zwyrodnienie plamki związane z wiekiem (AMD), szczególnie postać wysiękowa (mokra), może prowadzić do odwarstwienia wysiękowego siatkówki⁶⁴⁶⁵. W przebiegu AMD dochodzi do nieprawidłowego wzrostu naczyń krwionośnych pod siatkówką, które mogą przeciekać i powodować gromadzenie się płynu⁶⁶.

Urazy i inne przyczyny

Inne przyczyny odwarstwienia wysiękowego obejmują⁶⁷⁶⁸:

Urazy i obrażenia oka – mogą prowadzić do przesięku i gromadzenia się płynu pod siatkówką⁶⁹
Choroba Coatsa – rzadkie schorzenie oka prowadzące do nieprawidłowego rozwoju naczyń krwionośnych za siatkówką⁷⁰
Centralna surowicza chorioretinopatia – stan, w którym płyn gromadzi się pod siatkówką⁷¹
Nadciśnienie tętnicze – może prowadzić do przeciekania naczyń i gromadzenia się płynu pod siatkówką⁷²

Czynniki ryzyka odwarstwienia siatkówki

Poza specyficznymi przyczynami poszczególnych typów odwarstwienia siatkówki, istnieją ogólne czynniki ryzyka, które zwiększają prawdopodobieństwo wystąpienia tego stanu⁷³:

Wiek

Odwarstwienie siatkówki występuje najczęściej u osób powyżej 40. roku życia, a ryzyko znacząco wzrasta po 50. roku życia⁷⁴⁷⁵. Związane jest to głównie z naturalnymi zmianami degeneracyjnymi ciała szklistego, które zachodzą z wiekiem⁷⁶.

Przebyte odwarstwienie siatkówki

Osoby, które doświadczyły odwarstwienia siatkówki w jednym oku, mają znacznie wyższe ryzyko wystąpienia tego stanu w drugim oku⁷⁷⁷⁸.

Choroby współistniejące

Niektóre schorzenia systemowe zwiększają ryzyko odwarstwienia siatkówki⁷⁹:

Cukrzyca – szczególnie niekontrolowana, prowadząca do retinopatii cukrzycowej⁸⁰
Choroby zapalne – szczególnie te dotyczące oczu⁸¹
Nadciśnienie tętnicze – może prowadzić do zmian w naczyniach siatkówki⁸²

Zaburzenia immunologiczne

Stany autoimmunologiczne mogą prowadzić do zapaleń wewnątrzgałkowych i zwiększać ryzyko odwarstwienia siatkówki⁸³. Niektóre z tych stanów to:

Choroba Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada⁸⁴
Sympatyczne zapalenie błony naczyniowej (ophthalmopathy)⁸⁵

Podsumowanie przyczyn odwarstwienia siatkówki

Odwarstwienie siatkówki to poważny stan nagły oka, który wymaga natychmiastowej interwencji medycznej. Główne typy odwarstwienia – rhegmatogenne, trakcyjne i wysiękowe – mają różne mechanizmy powstawania i czynniki przyczynowe⁸⁶⁸⁷.

Najczęstszymi przyczynami odwarstwienia siatkówki są⁸⁸⁸⁹:

Proces starzenia się – powodujący zmiany w ciele szklistym i tylne odłączenie ciała szklistego
Krótkowzroczność – szczególnie wysoka (powyżej 5-6 dioptrii)
Urazy oka – zarówno tępe, jak i penetrujące
Wcześniejsze operacje oka – zwłaszcza operacja zaćmy
Zmiany zwyrodnieniowe siatkówki – szczególnie zwyrodnienie kraciaste (lattice)
Retinopatia cukrzycowa – główna przyczyna odwarstwienia trakcyjnego
Stany zapalne i nowotwory oka – prowadzące do odwarstwienia wysiękowego

Zrozumienie czynników ryzyka i mechanizmów prowadzących do odwarstwienia siatkówki jest kluczowe dla wczesnego rozpoznania i leczenia tego stanu, co może zapobiec trwałej utracie wzroku⁹⁰⁹¹.

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#1 Retinal detachment – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/retinal-detachment/symptoms-causes/syc-20351344
Retinal detachment is an emergency situation in which the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, called the retina, pulls away from its usual position. […] Retinal detachment happens when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye pulls away from its regular position. […] Retinal detachment separates the retinal cells from the layer of blood vessels that provides oxygen and nourishment to the eye. […] There are three main types of retinal detachment, and their causes vary: […] Rhegmatogenous (reg-mu-TOJ-uh-nus). This type of retinal detachment is the most common. A rhegmatogenous detachment is caused by a hole or tear in the retina that lets fluid pass through and collect underneath the retina. […] The most common cause of rhegmatogenous detachment is aging. […] As the vitreous separates or peels off the retina, it may tug on the retina with enough force to create a tear. […] Tractional. This type of detachment can happen when scar tissue grows on the retina’s surface. […] Exudative. In this type of detachment, fluid builds up beneath the retina, but there are no holes or tears in the retina.
#2 Retinal Detachment: Symptoms & Causes
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10705-retinal-detachment
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition. The retina, the layer of tissue in the back of the eye, pulls away from tissues supporting it. […] Retinal detachment is a medical emergency even though it’s painless and happens when your retina pulls away from supporting tissue in your eye. […] Retinal detachment is a painless but serious eye condition. It happens when your retina, the layer of tissue at the back of your eye, detaches from the tissues that support it. […] Risk factors and causes for detached retinas include: Aging. Eye injury. Having a previous retinal detachment or a family history of retinal detachment. Having a previous eye surgery. […] Having certain eye conditions also raises your risk for retinal detachment, such as: Being very nearsighted. Posterior vitreous detachment, where the thick fluid in the middle of the eye (vitreous) pulls away from the retina. Other conditions that affect your retina or choroid, like lattice degeneration (retina thinning) or diabetes-related retinopathy.
#3 Retinal detachment – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/retinal-detachment/symptoms-causes/syc-20351344
Retinal detachment is an emergency situation in which the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, called the retina, pulls away from its usual position. […] Retinal detachment happens when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye pulls away from its regular position. […] Retinal detachment separates the retinal cells from the layer of blood vessels that provides oxygen and nourishment to the eye. […] There are three main types of retinal detachment, and their causes vary: […] Rhegmatogenous (reg-mu-TOJ-uh-nus). This type of retinal detachment is the most common. A rhegmatogenous detachment is caused by a hole or tear in the retina that lets fluid pass through and collect underneath the retina. […] The most common cause of rhegmatogenous detachment is aging. […] As the vitreous separates or peels off the retina, it may tug on the retina with enough force to create a tear. […] Tractional. This type of detachment can happen when scar tissue grows on the retina’s surface. […] Exudative. In this type of detachment, fluid builds up beneath the retina, but there are no holes or tears in the retina.
#4 Retinal detachment – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/retinal-detachment/symptoms-causes/syc-20351344
Retinal detachment is an emergency situation in which the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, called the retina, pulls away from its usual position. […] Retinal detachment happens when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye pulls away from its regular position. […] Retinal detachment separates the retinal cells from the layer of blood vessels that provides oxygen and nourishment to the eye. […] There are three main types of retinal detachment, and their causes vary: […] Rhegmatogenous (reg-mu-TOJ-uh-nus). This type of retinal detachment is the most common. A rhegmatogenous detachment is caused by a hole or tear in the retina that lets fluid pass through and collect underneath the retina. […] The most common cause of rhegmatogenous detachment is aging. […] As the vitreous separates or peels off the retina, it may tug on the retina with enough force to create a tear. […] Tractional. This type of detachment can happen when scar tissue grows on the retina’s surface. […] Exudative. In this type of detachment, fluid builds up beneath the retina, but there are no holes or tears in the retina.
#5 Types and Causes of Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment/types-and-causes-retinal-detachment
Retinal detachment happens when your retina (a light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of your eye) is pulled away from its normal position. […] Any type of retinal detachment is a medical emergency. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is the most common type of retinal detachment. It can happen if you have a small tear or break in your retina. […] Aging is the most common cause of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. […] Other things that can increase your risk of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment are eye injuries, eye surgery, and nearsightedness. […] The most common cause of tractional retinal detachment is diabetic retinopathy an eye condition in people with diabetes. […] Other causes of tractional retinal detachment include eye diseases, eye infections, and swelling in the eye.
#6 Retinal detachment – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/retinal-detachment/symptoms-causes/syc-20351344
Retinal detachment is an emergency situation in which the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, called the retina, pulls away from its usual position. […] Retinal detachment happens when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye pulls away from its regular position. […] Retinal detachment separates the retinal cells from the layer of blood vessels that provides oxygen and nourishment to the eye. […] There are three main types of retinal detachment, and their causes vary: […] Rhegmatogenous (reg-mu-TOJ-uh-nus). This type of retinal detachment is the most common. A rhegmatogenous detachment is caused by a hole or tear in the retina that lets fluid pass through and collect underneath the retina. […] The most common cause of rhegmatogenous detachment is aging. […] As the vitreous separates or peels off the retina, it may tug on the retina with enough force to create a tear. […] Tractional. This type of detachment can happen when scar tissue grows on the retina’s surface. […] Exudative. In this type of detachment, fluid builds up beneath the retina, but there are no holes or tears in the retina.
#7 Retinal detachment – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/retinal-detachment/symptoms-causes/syc-20351344
Retinal detachment is an emergency situation in which the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, called the retina, pulls away from its usual position. […] Retinal detachment happens when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye pulls away from its regular position. […] Retinal detachment separates the retinal cells from the layer of blood vessels that provides oxygen and nourishment to the eye. […] There are three main types of retinal detachment, and their causes vary: […] Rhegmatogenous (reg-mu-TOJ-uh-nus). This type of retinal detachment is the most common. A rhegmatogenous detachment is caused by a hole or tear in the retina that lets fluid pass through and collect underneath the retina. […] The most common cause of rhegmatogenous detachment is aging. […] As the vitreous separates or peels off the retina, it may tug on the retina with enough force to create a tear. […] Tractional. This type of detachment can happen when scar tissue grows on the retina’s surface. […] Exudative. In this type of detachment, fluid builds up beneath the retina, but there are no holes or tears in the retina.
#8 Types and Causes of Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment/types-and-causes-retinal-detachment
The most common causes of exudative retinal detachment are leaking blood vessels or swelling in the back of the eye. […] There are several things that can cause leaking blood vessels or swelling in your eye: Injury or trauma to your eye, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Tumors in your eye, Diseases that cause inflammation inside the eye, Coats disease, a rare eye disorder.
#9 Retinal Detachment: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/798501-overview
Retinal detachment occurs by 3 basic mechanisms and thus is classified into the following 3 main types: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (the most common type) This results when a hole, tear, or break in the neuronal layer allows fluid from the vitreous to seep between and separate sensory and RPE layers […] Traction retinal detachment This results from adhesions between the vitreous gel/fibrovascular proliferation and the retina […] Exudative (serous) retinal detachment This results from exudation of material into the subretinal space from retinal vessels (as in hypertension, central retinal venous occlusion, vasculitis, or papilledema). […] Retinal detachments may be associated with congenital malformations, metabolic disorders, trauma (including previous ocular surgery), vascular disease, choroidal tumors, high myopia or vitreous disease, or degeneration. Of the 3 types of retinal detachment, rhegmatogenous RD is the most common, deriving its name from rhegma, meaning rent or break. Vitreous fluid enters the break and separates the sensory retina from the underlying RPE, resulting in detachment. […] Exudative or serous detachments occur when subretinal fluid accumulates and causes detachment without any corresponding break in the retina. The etiologic factors are often tumor growth or inflammation. These types of retinal detachment do not usually require surgical intervention. Correction of the underlying disorder typically leads to resolution of these detachments. […] Tractional retinal detachment occurs as a result of adhesions between the vitreous gel/fibrovascular proliferation and the retina. Mechanical forces cause the separation of the retina from the RPE without a retinal break. Advanced adhesion may result in the eventual development of a tear or break. The most common causes of tractional retinal detachment are proliferative diabetic retinopathy, sickle cell disease, advanced retinopathy of prematurity, and penetrating trauma.
#10 Our Offices
https://associatedretinaconsultants.com/retinal-detachment-causes-2/
Retinal detachment usually occurs due to age or eye injury. There are 3 main retinal detachment causes: rhegmatogenous, tractional and exudative. Rhegmatogenous is the most common type of retinal detachment and is brought on by age. This type of detachment causes a small tear or hole in the retina. […] Tractional retinal detachment is when scar tissue causes to the retina to pull out of place. The most common cause of tractional retinal detachment is diabetic retinopathy, an eye condition associated with diabetes. […] Exudative covers all other retinal detachment causes such as injury or trauma to the eye, age-related macular degeneration, tumors in the eye, diseases that cause inflammation of the eye, and the rare Coats disease.
#11 Retinal detachment – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/retinal-detachment/symptoms-causes/syc-20351344
Retinal detachment is an emergency situation in which the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, called the retina, pulls away from its usual position. […] Retinal detachment happens when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye pulls away from its regular position. […] Retinal detachment separates the retinal cells from the layer of blood vessels that provides oxygen and nourishment to the eye. […] There are three main types of retinal detachment, and their causes vary: […] Rhegmatogenous (reg-mu-TOJ-uh-nus). This type of retinal detachment is the most common. A rhegmatogenous detachment is caused by a hole or tear in the retina that lets fluid pass through and collect underneath the retina. […] The most common cause of rhegmatogenous detachment is aging. […] As the vitreous separates or peels off the retina, it may tug on the retina with enough force to create a tear. […] Tractional. This type of detachment can happen when scar tissue grows on the retina’s surface. […] Exudative. In this type of detachment, fluid builds up beneath the retina, but there are no holes or tears in the retina.
#12 Types and Causes of Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment/types-and-causes-retinal-detachment
Retinal detachment happens when your retina (a light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of your eye) is pulled away from its normal position. […] Any type of retinal detachment is a medical emergency. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is the most common type of retinal detachment. It can happen if you have a small tear or break in your retina. […] Aging is the most common cause of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. […] Other things that can increase your risk of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment are eye injuries, eye surgery, and nearsightedness. […] The most common cause of tractional retinal detachment is diabetic retinopathy an eye condition in people with diabetes. […] Other causes of tractional retinal detachment include eye diseases, eye infections, and swelling in the eye.
#13 Retinal detachment – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinal_detachment
Retinal detachment is a condition where the retina pulls away from the tissue underneath it. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is most commonly caused by posterior vitreous detachment, a condition where the gel inside the eye breaks down and pulls on the retina. […] Risk factors include older age, nearsightedness (myopia), eye injury, cataract surgery, and inflammation. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are most often caused by posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). […] This occurs when the vitreous begins to liquefy and shrink, pulling away from the retina. […] Factors that increase the likelihood of posterior vitreous detachment and therefore, retinal detachment, include: Age: The vitreous liquefies as a normal part of aging, increasing the risk for subsequent detachment.
#14 Retinal Detachment Treatment Solutions for Optimal Eye Health
https://neoretina.com/blog/retinal-detachment-symptoms-causes-and-treatment/
Retinal detachment is a serious event and needs immediate medical attention. It is a sight-threatening condition where the retina gets separated from its underlying supportive tissue. […] The vitreous gel that fills the eyeball behind the lens is normally attached to the light-sensitive retina. As a part of the normal aging process, the vitreous gel may shrink or may remain partially attached to the retina. In some cases, the vitreous can pull, creating a break or tear in the retina. This allows eye fluid from the vitreous cavity, to leak through the break and enter underneath it which results in retinal detachment. Injury to the eye, blunt trauma or even some eye conditions like severe near-sightedness and diabetic eye disease can also cause retinal detachment.
#15 Retinal Detachment | Springdale, AR | Retina Center of Arkansas
https://retinacenterofarkansas.com/conditions/retinal-detachment/
This is the most common type of retinal detachment and is caused by a hole or tear in the retinal tissue that allows fluid to enter the space between the retina and wall of the eye. […] Rhegmatogenous detachments can occur from trauma or when the vitreous gel separates from the eye wall (Posterior Vitreous Detachment- PVD). Some patients have abnormal thinning (lattice degeneration) that can predispose them to retinal tears or holes, increasing the risk of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment. […] This form of detachment is caused most often by scar tissue that forms on the retinas surface and causes pulling or traction, creating a separation of the retina from the eye wall. Diabetes is the most common cause of this type of detachment. Still, other conditions such as vitreoretinal traction syndrome and retinopathy of prematurity can also predispose to this form of detachment. […] This type of retinal detachment occurs when fluid leaks out of the retinal or choroidal blood vessels and fluid accumulates under the retina. This form of detachment is much rarer and often is seen with inflammatory conditions or where there is excessive leakage from abnormal blood vessels.
#16 Retinal Detachment
https://www.asrs.org/retinaldetachment
The typical symptoms of a retinal detachment include floaters, flashing lights, and a shadow or curtain in the peripheral (noncentral) vision that can be stationary (non-moving) or progress toward, and involve, the center of vision. […] In general, retinal detachments can be categorized based on the cause of the detachment: rhegmatogenous, tractional, or exudative. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are the most common type. They are caused by a hole or tear in the retina that allows fluid to pass through and collect underneath the retina, detaching it from its underlying blood supply. […] Retinal tears can develop when the vitreous gel separates from the retina as part of aging or in patients with abnormal thinning in the peripheral retina (known as lattice degeneration) or occasionally from trauma.
#17 Retinal Detachment: Symptoms & Causes
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10705-retinal-detachment
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition. The retina, the layer of tissue in the back of the eye, pulls away from tissues supporting it. […] Retinal detachment is a medical emergency even though it’s painless and happens when your retina pulls away from supporting tissue in your eye. […] Retinal detachment is a painless but serious eye condition. It happens when your retina, the layer of tissue at the back of your eye, detaches from the tissues that support it. […] Risk factors and causes for detached retinas include: Aging. Eye injury. Having a previous retinal detachment or a family history of retinal detachment. Having a previous eye surgery. […] Having certain eye conditions also raises your risk for retinal detachment, such as: Being very nearsighted. Posterior vitreous detachment, where the thick fluid in the middle of the eye (vitreous) pulls away from the retina. Other conditions that affect your retina or choroid, like lattice degeneration (retina thinning) or diabetes-related retinopathy.
#18 Retinal detachment – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinal_detachment
Myopia (nearsightedness): Individuals with myopia have a longer axial length of the eyeball, which increases their risk of developing posterior vitreous detachment. […] Trauma: Blunt and penetrating trauma to the eye can disrupt the vitreous, leading to posterior vitreous detachment. […] Cataract surgery: Previous cataract surgery, particularly when associated with vitreous loss, is linked to shifts in the vitreous, increasing the risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Inflammatory eye conditions, such as uveitis, are associated with an increased risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Less frequently, rhegmatogenous retinal detachments can occur without PVD. […] Risk factors for retinal detachment that are not related to posterior vitreous detachment include: Family history of retinal detachment […] Previous retinal detachment in the other eye […] Lattice degeneration: Thinning of the retina, which increases its susceptibility to breaks or tears. […] Cystic retinal tuft: A small, raised spot present on the retina from birth that increases the risk for tears and detachment.
#19 Retinal detachment | Symptoms, causes and treatment
https://www.barraquer.com/en/pathology/retinal-detachment
The retina is the posterior layer of the eye and it transforms the light and images entering the eye into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. Retinal detachment occurs when the neurosensory retina (the layer where the light sensitive cells are located) separates from the pigmentary epithelium and liquid accumulates in the space between them. This means nutrition and blood flow to the neurosensory retina is cut off, which can, on occasions, lead to an irreversible loss of vision. […] Retinal detachment has an incidence rate of 1 in 15,000 and can occur at any age. […] A myopic eye with more than 8 dioptres is more highly predisposed to suffering eye diseases, such as glaucoma or cataracts, and, in particular, retina-related pathologies. The myopic eye is longer than normal and its walls, between which the retina is found, are thinner and, therefore, more fragile and vulnerable. For this reason, in these cases it is common to find areas in the peripheral retina that are thinning and these areas may be predisposed to a breakage or detached retina. […] Seeing floaters (moving black dots) and flashes of light on repeated occasions and in the same area of the visual field, may indicate a retinal tear or break, a condition which may be caused by retinal detachment.
#20 Retinal Detachment Types, Symptoms, Surgery, Causes, Treatment
https://www.medicinenet.com/causes_of_retinal_detachment/views.htm
Lattice degeneration of the retina is a type of thinning of the outside edges of the retina, which occurs in 7%-10% of the general population. […] Fortunately, only about 1% of patients with lattice degeneration go on to develop a retinal detachment. […] High myopia (greater than 5 or 6 diopters of nearsightedness) increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Cataract surgery, especially if the operation has complications involving the vitreous, increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Blunt trauma, as from a tennis ball or fist, or a penetrating injury by a sharp object to the eye can lead to a retinal detachment. […] A family history of a detached retina that is non-traumatic seems to indicate a genetic (inherited) tendency for developing retinal detachments. […] Diabetes that has been complicated by the development of proliferative diabetic retinopathy can lead to a type of retinal detachment that is caused by pulling on the retina (traction) alone, without a tear. […] Non-rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are those that are not a result of a retinal break, hole, or tear.
#21 Retinal Detachment Types, Symptoms, Surgery, Causes, Treatment
https://www.medicinenet.com/causes_of_retinal_detachment/views.htm
Lattice degeneration of the retina is a type of thinning of the outside edges of the retina, which occurs in 7%-10% of the general population. […] Fortunately, only about 1% of patients with lattice degeneration go on to develop a retinal detachment. […] High myopia (greater than 5 or 6 diopters of nearsightedness) increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Cataract surgery, especially if the operation has complications involving the vitreous, increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Blunt trauma, as from a tennis ball or fist, or a penetrating injury by a sharp object to the eye can lead to a retinal detachment. […] A family history of a detached retina that is non-traumatic seems to indicate a genetic (inherited) tendency for developing retinal detachments. […] Diabetes that has been complicated by the development of proliferative diabetic retinopathy can lead to a type of retinal detachment that is caused by pulling on the retina (traction) alone, without a tear. […] Non-rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are those that are not a result of a retinal break, hole, or tear.
#22 Retinal Detachment Types, Symptoms, Surgery, Causes, Treatment
https://www.medicinenet.com/causes_of_retinal_detachment/views.htm
Lattice degeneration of the retina is a type of thinning of the outside edges of the retina, which occurs in 7%-10% of the general population. […] Fortunately, only about 1% of patients with lattice degeneration go on to develop a retinal detachment. […] High myopia (greater than 5 or 6 diopters of nearsightedness) increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Cataract surgery, especially if the operation has complications involving the vitreous, increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Blunt trauma, as from a tennis ball or fist, or a penetrating injury by a sharp object to the eye can lead to a retinal detachment. […] A family history of a detached retina that is non-traumatic seems to indicate a genetic (inherited) tendency for developing retinal detachments. […] Diabetes that has been complicated by the development of proliferative diabetic retinopathy can lead to a type of retinal detachment that is caused by pulling on the retina (traction) alone, without a tear. […] Non-rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are those that are not a result of a retinal break, hole, or tear.
#23 Understanding Retinal Detachment: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
https://www.retinagroupflorida.com/blog/understanding-retinal-detachment-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options
Retinal detachment causes symptoms and treatment. […] There are three types of retinal detachments with various causes, including: […] Rhegmatogenous is the most common type of retinal detachment. […] Tractional detachment occurs when scar tissue forms on the retina, causing it to pull away from the back of the eye. […] Exudative detachment occurs when fluid accumulates beneath the retina but doesn’t cause a hole or tear. Causes of exudative detachment include: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Eye injury, Tumors, Inflammatory disorders. […] Risk factors for retinal detachment include: Age: Most adults who develop retinal detachment are over the age of 50. Family history: Youre at a higher risk of developing retinal detachment if you have a family history of the condition. Previous eye conditions: If you have a history of retinal conditions like retinoschisis, uveitis, or thinning of the peripheral retina (lattice degeneration), youre at a higher risk for retinal detachment. Previous eye surgery or injury: A previous eye surgery, like cataract removal, or an eye injury, can put you at risk for retinal detachment. Extreme nearsightedness: Also known as myopia, extreme nearsightedness is a risk factor for developing retinal detachment. Previous retinal detachment: If you had a previous retinal detachment in one eye, youre at a higher risk of developing the condition again.
#24 Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of Retinal Detachments | Delaware Valley
https://www.dvra.net/retinal-conditions/retinal-detachments/
The most common cause of a retinal tear and subsequent detachment is the contraction of the vitreous gel inside the eye exerting tension on the retina. This tension may cause a retinal hole to form through which fluid can pass. The fluid can then lift the retina off of the back wall of the eye. […] Other conditions that may contribute to a retinal tear include nearsightedness, severe eye trauma, intraocular surgery, family history of retinal detachment, weak areas in the retina known as lattice degeneration or a history of retinal detachment in the other eye.
#25 Retinal detachment – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinal_detachment
Myopia (nearsightedness): Individuals with myopia have a longer axial length of the eyeball, which increases their risk of developing posterior vitreous detachment. […] Trauma: Blunt and penetrating trauma to the eye can disrupt the vitreous, leading to posterior vitreous detachment. […] Cataract surgery: Previous cataract surgery, particularly when associated with vitreous loss, is linked to shifts in the vitreous, increasing the risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Inflammatory eye conditions, such as uveitis, are associated with an increased risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Less frequently, rhegmatogenous retinal detachments can occur without PVD. […] Risk factors for retinal detachment that are not related to posterior vitreous detachment include: Family history of retinal detachment […] Previous retinal detachment in the other eye […] Lattice degeneration: Thinning of the retina, which increases its susceptibility to breaks or tears. […] Cystic retinal tuft: A small, raised spot present on the retina from birth that increases the risk for tears and detachment.
#26 Retinal detachment – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinal_detachment
Myopia (nearsightedness): Individuals with myopia have a longer axial length of the eyeball, which increases their risk of developing posterior vitreous detachment. […] Trauma: Blunt and penetrating trauma to the eye can disrupt the vitreous, leading to posterior vitreous detachment. […] Cataract surgery: Previous cataract surgery, particularly when associated with vitreous loss, is linked to shifts in the vitreous, increasing the risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Inflammatory eye conditions, such as uveitis, are associated with an increased risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Less frequently, rhegmatogenous retinal detachments can occur without PVD. […] Risk factors for retinal detachment that are not related to posterior vitreous detachment include: Family history of retinal detachment […] Previous retinal detachment in the other eye […] Lattice degeneration: Thinning of the retina, which increases its susceptibility to breaks or tears. […] Cystic retinal tuft: A small, raised spot present on the retina from birth that increases the risk for tears and detachment.
#27 What Are the Leading Risk Factors for Retinal Detachment? | Retina Associates Kansas City
https://www.kcretina.com/blog/what-are-the-leading-risk-factors-for-retinal-detachment
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can leave retinal tissue deprived of oxygen. […] Patients should understand the risk factors for retinal detachment. For example, aging and eye injury are the most common causes of retinal detachment. […] The two most common causes of a detached retina are aging and eye injury. […] One reason for the increased risk of retinal detachment may be related to changes in the vitreous, the gel-like substance that helps the eye maintain its shape. […] An impact to the head or another injury can cause retinal detachment. Even a small tear in the retina following an injury can quickly grow into a larger retinal detachment. […] Other risk factors for retinal detachment include previous retinal detachments, extreme nearsightedness, family history of retinal detachment, previous eye surgery, and certain eye diseases.
#28 What Are the Leading Risk Factors for Retinal Detachment? | Retina Associates Kansas City
https://www.kcretina.com/blog/what-are-the-leading-risk-factors-for-retinal-detachment
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can leave retinal tissue deprived of oxygen. […] Patients should understand the risk factors for retinal detachment. For example, aging and eye injury are the most common causes of retinal detachment. […] The two most common causes of a detached retina are aging and eye injury. […] One reason for the increased risk of retinal detachment may be related to changes in the vitreous, the gel-like substance that helps the eye maintain its shape. […] An impact to the head or another injury can cause retinal detachment. Even a small tear in the retina following an injury can quickly grow into a larger retinal detachment. […] Other risk factors for retinal detachment include previous retinal detachments, extreme nearsightedness, family history of retinal detachment, previous eye surgery, and certain eye diseases.
#29 Retinal detachment – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinal_detachment
Myopia (nearsightedness): Individuals with myopia have a longer axial length of the eyeball, which increases their risk of developing posterior vitreous detachment. […] Trauma: Blunt and penetrating trauma to the eye can disrupt the vitreous, leading to posterior vitreous detachment. […] Cataract surgery: Previous cataract surgery, particularly when associated with vitreous loss, is linked to shifts in the vitreous, increasing the risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Inflammatory eye conditions, such as uveitis, are associated with an increased risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Less frequently, rhegmatogenous retinal detachments can occur without PVD. […] Risk factors for retinal detachment that are not related to posterior vitreous detachment include: Family history of retinal detachment […] Previous retinal detachment in the other eye […] Lattice degeneration: Thinning of the retina, which increases its susceptibility to breaks or tears. […] Cystic retinal tuft: A small, raised spot present on the retina from birth that increases the risk for tears and detachment.
#30 Types and Causes of Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment/types-and-causes-retinal-detachment
Retinal detachment happens when your retina (a light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of your eye) is pulled away from its normal position. […] Any type of retinal detachment is a medical emergency. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is the most common type of retinal detachment. It can happen if you have a small tear or break in your retina. […] Aging is the most common cause of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. […] Other things that can increase your risk of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment are eye injuries, eye surgery, and nearsightedness. […] The most common cause of tractional retinal detachment is diabetic retinopathy an eye condition in people with diabetes. […] Other causes of tractional retinal detachment include eye diseases, eye infections, and swelling in the eye.
#31 Retinal detachment – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinal_detachment
Myopia (nearsightedness): Individuals with myopia have a longer axial length of the eyeball, which increases their risk of developing posterior vitreous detachment. […] Trauma: Blunt and penetrating trauma to the eye can disrupt the vitreous, leading to posterior vitreous detachment. […] Cataract surgery: Previous cataract surgery, particularly when associated with vitreous loss, is linked to shifts in the vitreous, increasing the risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Inflammatory eye conditions, such as uveitis, are associated with an increased risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Less frequently, rhegmatogenous retinal detachments can occur without PVD. […] Risk factors for retinal detachment that are not related to posterior vitreous detachment include: Family history of retinal detachment […] Previous retinal detachment in the other eye […] Lattice degeneration: Thinning of the retina, which increases its susceptibility to breaks or tears. […] Cystic retinal tuft: A small, raised spot present on the retina from birth that increases the risk for tears and detachment.
#32 Retinal Detachment Types, Symptoms, Surgery, Causes, Treatment
https://www.medicinenet.com/causes_of_retinal_detachment/views.htm
Lattice degeneration of the retina is a type of thinning of the outside edges of the retina, which occurs in 7%-10% of the general population. […] Fortunately, only about 1% of patients with lattice degeneration go on to develop a retinal detachment. […] High myopia (greater than 5 or 6 diopters of nearsightedness) increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Cataract surgery, especially if the operation has complications involving the vitreous, increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Blunt trauma, as from a tennis ball or fist, or a penetrating injury by a sharp object to the eye can lead to a retinal detachment. […] A family history of a detached retina that is non-traumatic seems to indicate a genetic (inherited) tendency for developing retinal detachments. […] Diabetes that has been complicated by the development of proliferative diabetic retinopathy can lead to a type of retinal detachment that is caused by pulling on the retina (traction) alone, without a tear. […] Non-rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are those that are not a result of a retinal break, hole, or tear.
#33 Retinal detachment – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinal_detachment
Myopia (nearsightedness): Individuals with myopia have a longer axial length of the eyeball, which increases their risk of developing posterior vitreous detachment. […] Trauma: Blunt and penetrating trauma to the eye can disrupt the vitreous, leading to posterior vitreous detachment. […] Cataract surgery: Previous cataract surgery, particularly when associated with vitreous loss, is linked to shifts in the vitreous, increasing the risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Inflammatory eye conditions, such as uveitis, are associated with an increased risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Less frequently, rhegmatogenous retinal detachments can occur without PVD. […] Risk factors for retinal detachment that are not related to posterior vitreous detachment include: Family history of retinal detachment […] Previous retinal detachment in the other eye […] Lattice degeneration: Thinning of the retina, which increases its susceptibility to breaks or tears. […] Cystic retinal tuft: A small, raised spot present on the retina from birth that increases the risk for tears and detachment.
#34 Retinal Detachment: Symptoms & Causes
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10705-retinal-detachment
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition. The retina, the layer of tissue in the back of the eye, pulls away from tissues supporting it. […] Retinal detachment is a medical emergency even though it’s painless and happens when your retina pulls away from supporting tissue in your eye. […] Retinal detachment is a painless but serious eye condition. It happens when your retina, the layer of tissue at the back of your eye, detaches from the tissues that support it. […] Risk factors and causes for detached retinas include: Aging. Eye injury. Having a previous retinal detachment or a family history of retinal detachment. Having a previous eye surgery. […] Having certain eye conditions also raises your risk for retinal detachment, such as: Being very nearsighted. Posterior vitreous detachment, where the thick fluid in the middle of the eye (vitreous) pulls away from the retina. Other conditions that affect your retina or choroid, like lattice degeneration (retina thinning) or diabetes-related retinopathy.
#35 Retinal detachment – symptoms and treatment | healthdirect
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/retinal-detachment
Retinal detachment is a medical emergency. If you think you have a retinal detachment, go to an emergency department immediately or call triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance. […] Causes include ageing, an eye injury or an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy. […] Most retinal detachments happen because of a tear or hole in the retina. This causes fluid to build up under the retina. The retina then pulls away from the tissues beneath it. This can be caused by: ageing, eye injury, diabetic retinopathy, rare inflammatory eye conditions. […] You are at higher risk of retinal detachment if you: are over 50 years old, are very short-sighted (myopia), have a family history of retinal detachment. […] A retinal detachment can sometimes be prevented if a retinal tear is found early and treated. This does not always guarantee prevention.
#36 Retinal Detachment Types, Symptoms, Surgery, Causes, Treatment
https://www.medicinenet.com/causes_of_retinal_detachment/views.htm
Lattice degeneration of the retina is a type of thinning of the outside edges of the retina, which occurs in 7%-10% of the general population. […] Fortunately, only about 1% of patients with lattice degeneration go on to develop a retinal detachment. […] High myopia (greater than 5 or 6 diopters of nearsightedness) increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Cataract surgery, especially if the operation has complications involving the vitreous, increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Blunt trauma, as from a tennis ball or fist, or a penetrating injury by a sharp object to the eye can lead to a retinal detachment. […] A family history of a detached retina that is non-traumatic seems to indicate a genetic (inherited) tendency for developing retinal detachments. […] Diabetes that has been complicated by the development of proliferative diabetic retinopathy can lead to a type of retinal detachment that is caused by pulling on the retina (traction) alone, without a tear. […] Non-rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are those that are not a result of a retinal break, hole, or tear.
#37 Retinal detachment – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinal_detachment
Myopia (nearsightedness): Individuals with myopia have a longer axial length of the eyeball, which increases their risk of developing posterior vitreous detachment. […] Trauma: Blunt and penetrating trauma to the eye can disrupt the vitreous, leading to posterior vitreous detachment. […] Cataract surgery: Previous cataract surgery, particularly when associated with vitreous loss, is linked to shifts in the vitreous, increasing the risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Inflammatory eye conditions, such as uveitis, are associated with an increased risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Less frequently, rhegmatogenous retinal detachments can occur without PVD. […] Risk factors for retinal detachment that are not related to posterior vitreous detachment include: Family history of retinal detachment […] Previous retinal detachment in the other eye […] Lattice degeneration: Thinning of the retina, which increases its susceptibility to breaks or tears. […] Cystic retinal tuft: A small, raised spot present on the retina from birth that increases the risk for tears and detachment.
#38 Retinal Detachment Risk Factors | Stanford Health Care
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/eyes-and-vision/retinal-detachment/risk-factors.html
Certain factors can increase your risk for developing a retinal tear or detachment: […] Extreme nearsightedness (high myopia) […] Previous cataract surgery […] Severe eye injury […] Previous detachment in the other eye […] Family history of the condition […] Weak retinal areas (often identified during an eye exam).
#39 Retinal Detachment: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/798501-overview
Retinal detachment occurs by 3 basic mechanisms and thus is classified into the following 3 main types: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (the most common type) This results when a hole, tear, or break in the neuronal layer allows fluid from the vitreous to seep between and separate sensory and RPE layers […] Traction retinal detachment This results from adhesions between the vitreous gel/fibrovascular proliferation and the retina […] Exudative (serous) retinal detachment This results from exudation of material into the subretinal space from retinal vessels (as in hypertension, central retinal venous occlusion, vasculitis, or papilledema). […] Retinal detachments may be associated with congenital malformations, metabolic disorders, trauma (including previous ocular surgery), vascular disease, choroidal tumors, high myopia or vitreous disease, or degeneration. Of the 3 types of retinal detachment, rhegmatogenous RD is the most common, deriving its name from rhegma, meaning rent or break. Vitreous fluid enters the break and separates the sensory retina from the underlying RPE, resulting in detachment. […] Exudative or serous detachments occur when subretinal fluid accumulates and causes detachment without any corresponding break in the retina. The etiologic factors are often tumor growth or inflammation. These types of retinal detachment do not usually require surgical intervention. Correction of the underlying disorder typically leads to resolution of these detachments. […] Tractional retinal detachment occurs as a result of adhesions between the vitreous gel/fibrovascular proliferation and the retina. Mechanical forces cause the separation of the retina from the RPE without a retinal break. Advanced adhesion may result in the eventual development of a tear or break. The most common causes of tractional retinal detachment are proliferative diabetic retinopathy, sickle cell disease, advanced retinopathy of prematurity, and penetrating trauma.
#40 Retinal Detachment
https://www.asrs.org/retinaldetachment
Tractional retinal detachments are caused by scar tissue that grows on the surface of the retina and pulls the retina off the back wall of the eye. […] Exudative retinal detachments form when fluid leaks out of blood vessels and accumulates under the retina. This type of retinal detachment is much less common and can occur in eyes with abnormal inflammation or excessive leakage from abnormal blood vessels.
#41 Types and Causes of Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment/types-and-causes-retinal-detachment
Retinal detachment happens when your retina (a light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of your eye) is pulled away from its normal position. […] Any type of retinal detachment is a medical emergency. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is the most common type of retinal detachment. It can happen if you have a small tear or break in your retina. […] Aging is the most common cause of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. […] Other things that can increase your risk of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment are eye injuries, eye surgery, and nearsightedness. […] The most common cause of tractional retinal detachment is diabetic retinopathy an eye condition in people with diabetes. […] Other causes of tractional retinal detachment include eye diseases, eye infections, and swelling in the eye.
#42 Retinal Detachment: Types and Causes – Retina Specialists of Tampa
https://retinacaretampa.com/posts/retinal-detachment-types-and-causes/
Any type of retinal detachment is serious and a medical emergency. […] The usual cause of this type of detachment is your age. As we get older, the vitreous in our eyes changes in texture and can shrink. If this occurs, it can pull on your retina resulting in a tear. […] Diabetic retinopathy is the main cause of this type of detachment. Those who have diabetes are at risk for developing this condition. Diabetic retinopathy can damage blood vessels in your eyes causing scars on your retina which may pull it away from its position. […] Most common causes are leaking blood vessels and swelling. These are due to the following: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Injury or trauma to your eye, A tumor, A disease that causes inflammation inside your eye, Coats Disease, which is very rare.
#43 Tractional Retinal Detachment: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention: Retina Specialists: Retinal Ophthalmologists
https://www.retinaspecialists.com/blog/tractional-retinal-detachment-causes-treatment-and-prevention
A retinal detachment is an emergency eye condition in which the thin, light-sensing layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye separates from the tissue beneath it holding it in place. […] The most common cause of a rhegmatogenous detachment is getting older. […] Tractional detachment occurs when blood vessels and scar tissue grow on the retina’s surface. […] This form of detachment is typically seen in people with poorly controlled diabetes or other underlying medical conditions. […] Diabetic retinopathy is the condition where weak or abnormal blood vessels first bleed into the retinal tissue then grow on the retina’s surface. […] Do you have diabetes that isn’t well controlled? Then you’re at risk for developing a tractional retinal detachment.
#44 Our Offices
https://associatedretinaconsultants.com/retinal-detachment-causes-2/
Retinal detachment usually occurs due to age or eye injury. There are 3 main retinal detachment causes: rhegmatogenous, tractional and exudative. Rhegmatogenous is the most common type of retinal detachment and is brought on by age. This type of detachment causes a small tear or hole in the retina. […] Tractional retinal detachment is when scar tissue causes to the retina to pull out of place. The most common cause of tractional retinal detachment is diabetic retinopathy, an eye condition associated with diabetes. […] Exudative covers all other retinal detachment causes such as injury or trauma to the eye, age-related macular degeneration, tumors in the eye, diseases that cause inflammation of the eye, and the rare Coats disease.
#45 Retinal Detachment: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/798501-overview
Retinal detachment occurs by 3 basic mechanisms and thus is classified into the following 3 main types: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (the most common type) This results when a hole, tear, or break in the neuronal layer allows fluid from the vitreous to seep between and separate sensory and RPE layers […] Traction retinal detachment This results from adhesions between the vitreous gel/fibrovascular proliferation and the retina […] Exudative (serous) retinal detachment This results from exudation of material into the subretinal space from retinal vessels (as in hypertension, central retinal venous occlusion, vasculitis, or papilledema). […] Retinal detachments may be associated with congenital malformations, metabolic disorders, trauma (including previous ocular surgery), vascular disease, choroidal tumors, high myopia or vitreous disease, or degeneration. Of the 3 types of retinal detachment, rhegmatogenous RD is the most common, deriving its name from rhegma, meaning rent or break. Vitreous fluid enters the break and separates the sensory retina from the underlying RPE, resulting in detachment. […] Exudative or serous detachments occur when subretinal fluid accumulates and causes detachment without any corresponding break in the retina. The etiologic factors are often tumor growth or inflammation. These types of retinal detachment do not usually require surgical intervention. Correction of the underlying disorder typically leads to resolution of these detachments. […] Tractional retinal detachment occurs as a result of adhesions between the vitreous gel/fibrovascular proliferation and the retina. Mechanical forces cause the separation of the retina from the RPE without a retinal break. Advanced adhesion may result in the eventual development of a tear or break. The most common causes of tractional retinal detachment are proliferative diabetic retinopathy, sickle cell disease, advanced retinopathy of prematurity, and penetrating trauma.
#46 Types and Causes of Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment/types-and-causes-retinal-detachment
Retinal detachment happens when your retina (a light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of your eye) is pulled away from its normal position. […] Any type of retinal detachment is a medical emergency. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is the most common type of retinal detachment. It can happen if you have a small tear or break in your retina. […] Aging is the most common cause of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. […] Other things that can increase your risk of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment are eye injuries, eye surgery, and nearsightedness. […] The most common cause of tractional retinal detachment is diabetic retinopathy an eye condition in people with diabetes. […] Other causes of tractional retinal detachment include eye diseases, eye infections, and swelling in the eye.
#47 Retinal Detachment – EyeWiki
https://eyewiki.org/Retinal_Detachment
Retinal detachment is a sight threatening condition with an incidence of approximately 1 in 10000. […] Lattice degeneration is considered the most important peripheral retinal degeneration process that predisposes to a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. […] Retinal detachment occurs when subretinal fluid accumulates between the neurosensory retina and the retinal pigment epithelium. This process can occur in three ways. One mechanism involves occurrence of a break in the retina allowing liquified vitreous to directly enter the subretinal space. This is known as a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are often due to retinal tears associated with posterior vitreous detachment or trauma. […] Although this monograph focuses on rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, it is pertinent to note the other major causes of retinal detachment. A second mechanism involves proliferative membranes on the surface of the retina or vitreous. These membranes can pull on the neurosensory retina causing a physical separation between the neurosensory retina and retinal pigment epithelium. This is called a tractional retinal detachment. Tractional retinal detachments can be seen in proliferative retinopathy due to diabetic disease, sickle cell and other disease processes leading to neovascularization of the retina.
#48 Retinal Detachment: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/798501-overview
Retinal detachment occurs by 3 basic mechanisms and thus is classified into the following 3 main types: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (the most common type) This results when a hole, tear, or break in the neuronal layer allows fluid from the vitreous to seep between and separate sensory and RPE layers […] Traction retinal detachment This results from adhesions between the vitreous gel/fibrovascular proliferation and the retina […] Exudative (serous) retinal detachment This results from exudation of material into the subretinal space from retinal vessels (as in hypertension, central retinal venous occlusion, vasculitis, or papilledema). […] Retinal detachments may be associated with congenital malformations, metabolic disorders, trauma (including previous ocular surgery), vascular disease, choroidal tumors, high myopia or vitreous disease, or degeneration. Of the 3 types of retinal detachment, rhegmatogenous RD is the most common, deriving its name from rhegma, meaning rent or break. Vitreous fluid enters the break and separates the sensory retina from the underlying RPE, resulting in detachment. […] Exudative or serous detachments occur when subretinal fluid accumulates and causes detachment without any corresponding break in the retina. The etiologic factors are often tumor growth or inflammation. These types of retinal detachment do not usually require surgical intervention. Correction of the underlying disorder typically leads to resolution of these detachments. […] Tractional retinal detachment occurs as a result of adhesions between the vitreous gel/fibrovascular proliferation and the retina. Mechanical forces cause the separation of the retina from the RPE without a retinal break. Advanced adhesion may result in the eventual development of a tear or break. The most common causes of tractional retinal detachment are proliferative diabetic retinopathy, sickle cell disease, advanced retinopathy of prematurity, and penetrating trauma.
#49 Types of Retinal Detachment, Their Causes, and Treatments
https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-health/types-of-retinal-detachment
There are three main types of retinal detachment, determined by the exact mechanism that caused the detachment. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are often a result of natural aging but can also be caused by injuries or as the result of previous eye surgeries. […] TRD is most often a result of diabetes. […] Other causes of TRD include: injury, previous retinal detachment, retinal vascular occlusion, sickle cell retinopathy, eye infection, eye disease, eye swelling. […] Causes of exudative retinal detachment include: injury, eye tumors, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), scleritis, retinoblastoma. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are the most common type. The most common causes of retinal detachments are advanced age and eye injuries. […] Trauma that creates a tear in your retina can lead to rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Trauma that does not tear your retina can still potentially cause leaking choroidal fluid to enter the space underneath your retina and lead to exudative retinal detachment. […] If your injury causes vitreous traction bands to pull on your retina, it could lead to TRD.
#50
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/detached-torn-retina
A detached retina is when the retina lifts away from the back of the eye. […] As we get older, the vitreous in our eyes starts to shrink and get thinner. […] You are more likely to have a detached retina if you: need glasses to see far away (are nearsighted), have had cataract, glaucoma, or other eye surgery, take glaucoma medications that make the pupil small (like pilocarpine), had a serious eye injury, had a retinal tear or detachment in your other eye, have family members who had retinal detachment, have weak areas in your retina (seen by an eye doctor during an exam). […] All surgery has risks of problems. But if you do not treat a detached retina, you could quickly and permanently lose your sight.
#51 Retinal Detachment: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/798501-overview
Retinal detachment occurs by 3 basic mechanisms and thus is classified into the following 3 main types: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (the most common type) This results when a hole, tear, or break in the neuronal layer allows fluid from the vitreous to seep between and separate sensory and RPE layers […] Traction retinal detachment This results from adhesions between the vitreous gel/fibrovascular proliferation and the retina […] Exudative (serous) retinal detachment This results from exudation of material into the subretinal space from retinal vessels (as in hypertension, central retinal venous occlusion, vasculitis, or papilledema). […] Retinal detachments may be associated with congenital malformations, metabolic disorders, trauma (including previous ocular surgery), vascular disease, choroidal tumors, high myopia or vitreous disease, or degeneration. Of the 3 types of retinal detachment, rhegmatogenous RD is the most common, deriving its name from rhegma, meaning rent or break. Vitreous fluid enters the break and separates the sensory retina from the underlying RPE, resulting in detachment. […] Exudative or serous detachments occur when subretinal fluid accumulates and causes detachment without any corresponding break in the retina. The etiologic factors are often tumor growth or inflammation. These types of retinal detachment do not usually require surgical intervention. Correction of the underlying disorder typically leads to resolution of these detachments. […] Tractional retinal detachment occurs as a result of adhesions between the vitreous gel/fibrovascular proliferation and the retina. Mechanical forces cause the separation of the retina from the RPE without a retinal break. Advanced adhesion may result in the eventual development of a tear or break. The most common causes of tractional retinal detachment are proliferative diabetic retinopathy, sickle cell disease, advanced retinopathy of prematurity, and penetrating trauma.
#52 Life After Retinal Detachment Surgery
https://dmei.org/blog/life-after-retinal-detachment-surgery/
Tractional retinal detachment: This type of detachment can occur when scar tissue forms on the retina and causes it to pull away from the back of the eye. Tractional retinal detachment is seen in people with advanced proliferative diabetic retinopathy, a condition that leads to scarring due to the accumulation of abnormal blood vessels. When scar tissue accumulates and contracts, it places enough traction on the retina to tear or detach it. Scar tissue may also develop following eye inflammation or from an eye injury. […] Exudative retinal detachment: This type of detachment occurs when fluid accumulates behind the retina. The main difference between an exudative detachment and other types of detachment is there are no tears or holes in the retina. Instead, fluid becomes trapped at the back of the retina and pushes the retina away to cause detachment. The excess fluid is usually associated with leaks from abnormal blood vessels or swelling from inflammation, infection, or tumors.
#53 Types and Causes of Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment/types-and-causes-retinal-detachment
The most common causes of exudative retinal detachment are leaking blood vessels or swelling in the back of the eye. […] There are several things that can cause leaking blood vessels or swelling in your eye: Injury or trauma to your eye, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Tumors in your eye, Diseases that cause inflammation inside the eye, Coats disease, a rare eye disorder.
#54 Understanding Retinal Detachment: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
https://www.retinaconsultantsofamerica.com/blog/understanding-retinal-detachment-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options
Retinal detachment is considered an emergency situation. The condition occurs when the retina (a thin layer of tissue in the back of the eye) pulls away from its normal position. Retinal detachment separates the retinal cells from the blood vessels that nourish the eye and supply it with oxygen. If not promptly treated, retinal detachment can cause permanent vision loss. […] There are three types of retinal detachments with various causes, including: […] Rhegmatogenous is the most common type of retinal detachment. As you age, the gel-like material in your eye, known as the vitreous, can separate from the retina’s surface. While this usually occurs without complications, sometimes, the vitreous can tug on the retina with enough force to cause a tear that allows fluid to pass through and collect underneath it. If not treated, it can lead to retinal detachment. […] Tractional detachment occurs when scar tissue forms on the retina, causing it to pull away from the back of the eye. This type of detachment is usually seen in patients with poorly controlled diabetes or other health conditions. […] Exudative detachment occurs when fluid accumulates beneath the retina but doesn’t cause a hole or tear. Causes of exudative detachment include: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Eye injury, Tumors, Inflammatory disorders.
#55 Causes of retinal detachment | informedhealth.org
https://www.informedhealth.org/causes-of-retinal-detachment.html
In exudative retinal detachment, which is also rare, fluid collects beneath the retina without it being torn. That can cause it to detach. Possible causes include: Fluid from tumors or inflammations in the eye. Blood leaking from damaged blood vessels, perhaps due to certain vascular eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy. Eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
#56 Retinal Detachment – Eye Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/eye-disorders/retinal-disorders/retinal-detachment
Serous detachment results from transudation of fluid into the subretinal space. Causes include severe uveitis, especially in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, choroidal hemangiomas, and primary or metastatic choroidal cancers. […] Risk factors for rhegmatogenous retinal detachments include myopia, previous cataract surgery, ocular trauma, and lattice retinal degeneration. […] Nonrhegmatogenous detachment due to vitreoretinal traction can be treated with vitrectomy and transudative detachments due to uveitis can be treated with local or systemic corticosteroids or systemic immunosuppressants.
#57 Retinal Detachment – EyeWiki
https://eyewiki.org/Retinal_Detachment
The third mechanism for retinal detachment is due to accumulation of subretinal fluid due to inflammatory mediators or exudation of fluid from a mass lesion or insufficient RPE function. This mechanism is known as a serous or exudative retinal detachment. Serous detachments are caused by a number of inflammatory, or exudative retinal disease processes such as Sarcoidosis, medication toxicity, myeloma, or choroidal neoplasms.
#58 Types and Causes of Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment/types-and-causes-retinal-detachment
The most common causes of exudative retinal detachment are leaking blood vessels or swelling in the back of the eye. […] There are several things that can cause leaking blood vessels or swelling in your eye: Injury or trauma to your eye, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Tumors in your eye, Diseases that cause inflammation inside the eye, Coats disease, a rare eye disorder.
#59 Retinal Detachment | Retina Specialists
https://www.nycretina.com/conditions/retinal-detachment/
This type of detached retina is most commonly associated with patients who have uncontrolled diabetes. […] Serous or Exudative retinal detachments can be associated with diseases such as Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, inflammatory (uveitis) or infectious diseases of the retina. […] Tumors in the retina or choroid can also present with an accompanying exudative retinal detachment.
#60 Retinal Detachment – Eye Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/eye-disorders/retinal-disorders/retinal-detachment
Serous detachment results from transudation of fluid into the subretinal space. Causes include severe uveitis, especially in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, choroidal hemangiomas, and primary or metastatic choroidal cancers. […] Risk factors for rhegmatogenous retinal detachments include myopia, previous cataract surgery, ocular trauma, and lattice retinal degeneration. […] Nonrhegmatogenous detachment due to vitreoretinal traction can be treated with vitrectomy and transudative detachments due to uveitis can be treated with local or systemic corticosteroids or systemic immunosuppressants.
#61 Retinal Detachment – Eye Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/eye-disorders/retinal-disorders/retinal-detachment
Serous detachment results from transudation of fluid into the subretinal space. Causes include severe uveitis, especially in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, choroidal hemangiomas, and primary or metastatic choroidal cancers. […] Risk factors for rhegmatogenous retinal detachments include myopia, previous cataract surgery, ocular trauma, and lattice retinal degeneration. […] Nonrhegmatogenous detachment due to vitreoretinal traction can be treated with vitrectomy and transudative detachments due to uveitis can be treated with local or systemic corticosteroids or systemic immunosuppressants.
#62 Retinal detachment | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
https://radiopaedia.org/articles/retinal-detachment?lang=us
Retinal detachments are classified as rhegmatogenous, meaning caused by a tear (rhegma) in the retina, or non-rhegmatogenous. The interplay between vitreoretinal traction and predisposing retinal lesions is associated with retinal detachment. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are more common, with the primary causes being: posterior vitreous detachment (most common) and trauma. […] Causes of non-rhegmatogenous retinal detachment include tractional and exudative. Tractional retinal detachment occurs when the vitreous pulls the retina, such as from: proliferative diabetic retinopathy, sickle cell retinopathy, and retinopathy of prematurity. […] Exudative retinal detachment occurs with fluid accumulation in the subretinal space, such as from: central serous chorioretinopathy, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, Coats disease, and choroidal neoplasms such as melanoma. […] Major risk factors include: myopia (most common) and surgical aphakia (cataract removal) and pseudophakia (lens implant).
#63 Types of Retinal Detachment, Their Causes, and Treatments
https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-health/types-of-retinal-detachment
There are three main types of retinal detachment, determined by the exact mechanism that caused the detachment. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are often a result of natural aging but can also be caused by injuries or as the result of previous eye surgeries. […] TRD is most often a result of diabetes. […] Other causes of TRD include: injury, previous retinal detachment, retinal vascular occlusion, sickle cell retinopathy, eye infection, eye disease, eye swelling. […] Causes of exudative retinal detachment include: injury, eye tumors, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), scleritis, retinoblastoma. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are the most common type. The most common causes of retinal detachments are advanced age and eye injuries. […] Trauma that creates a tear in your retina can lead to rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Trauma that does not tear your retina can still potentially cause leaking choroidal fluid to enter the space underneath your retina and lead to exudative retinal detachment. […] If your injury causes vitreous traction bands to pull on your retina, it could lead to TRD.
#64 Types and Causes of Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment/types-and-causes-retinal-detachment
The most common causes of exudative retinal detachment are leaking blood vessels or swelling in the back of the eye. […] There are several things that can cause leaking blood vessels or swelling in your eye: Injury or trauma to your eye, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Tumors in your eye, Diseases that cause inflammation inside the eye, Coats disease, a rare eye disorder.
#65 Retinal Detachment: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnose, Treatment | MedPark Hospital
https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/disease-and-treatment/retinal-detachment
Tractional detachment This type of detachment occurs as scar tissue develops on the retinas surface. Tractional detachment is commonly found in people with poorly controlled diabetes or other conditions. […] Exudative detachment Exudative detachment occurs when there is fluid collecting beneath the retina but holes or tears do not exist. This type of detachment may be caused by injury to the eye, tumor, inflammatory disorders or age-related macular degeneration.
#66 Detached Retina: Causes and Symptoms
https://www.verywellhealth.com/retinal-detachment-3422079
Exudative retinal detachment: This occurs when fluid or blood flows under the retina, separating it from the layer beneath. The most common causes are leaking blood vessels or swelling in the back of the eye. Exudative retinal detachment is most often a complication of other conditions including, macular degeneration, eye tumors, and high blood pressure. […] Some detached retinas occur spontaneously with no recent trigger due to slow changes that affect the eye or certain diseases and conditions: The vitreous, a gel-like fluid that fills the cavity of the eye, surrounds the retina. As you age, the vitreous can liquify and separate from the retina, predisposing you to a posterior vitreal detachment (PVD), which increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Certain chronic diseases, like diabetes and wet macular degeneration, can lead to new blood vessel growth or scarring, which displaces the retina from the choroid and vitreous.
#67 Types and Causes of Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment/types-and-causes-retinal-detachment
The most common causes of exudative retinal detachment are leaking blood vessels or swelling in the back of the eye. […] There are several things that can cause leaking blood vessels or swelling in your eye: Injury or trauma to your eye, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Tumors in your eye, Diseases that cause inflammation inside the eye, Coats disease, a rare eye disorder.
#68 Retinal Detachment: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnose, Treatment | MedPark Hospital
https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/disease-and-treatment/retinal-detachment
Tractional detachment This type of detachment occurs as scar tissue develops on the retinas surface. Tractional detachment is commonly found in people with poorly controlled diabetes or other conditions. […] Exudative detachment Exudative detachment occurs when there is fluid collecting beneath the retina but holes or tears do not exist. This type of detachment may be caused by injury to the eye, tumor, inflammatory disorders or age-related macular degeneration.
#69 Understanding Retinal Detachment: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
https://www.retinaconsultantsofamerica.com/blog/understanding-retinal-detachment-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options
Retinal detachment is considered an emergency situation. The condition occurs when the retina (a thin layer of tissue in the back of the eye) pulls away from its normal position. Retinal detachment separates the retinal cells from the blood vessels that nourish the eye and supply it with oxygen. If not promptly treated, retinal detachment can cause permanent vision loss. […] There are three types of retinal detachments with various causes, including: […] Rhegmatogenous is the most common type of retinal detachment. As you age, the gel-like material in your eye, known as the vitreous, can separate from the retina’s surface. While this usually occurs without complications, sometimes, the vitreous can tug on the retina with enough force to cause a tear that allows fluid to pass through and collect underneath it. If not treated, it can lead to retinal detachment. […] Tractional detachment occurs when scar tissue forms on the retina, causing it to pull away from the back of the eye. This type of detachment is usually seen in patients with poorly controlled diabetes or other health conditions. […] Exudative detachment occurs when fluid accumulates beneath the retina but doesn’t cause a hole or tear. Causes of exudative detachment include: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Eye injury, Tumors, Inflammatory disorders.
#70 Types and Causes of Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment/types-and-causes-retinal-detachment
The most common causes of exudative retinal detachment are leaking blood vessels or swelling in the back of the eye. […] There are several things that can cause leaking blood vessels or swelling in your eye: Injury or trauma to your eye, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Tumors in your eye, Diseases that cause inflammation inside the eye, Coats disease, a rare eye disorder.
#71 Retinal Detachment | Retina Specialists
https://www.nycretina.com/conditions/retinal-detachment/
This type of detached retina is most commonly associated with patients who have uncontrolled diabetes. […] Serous or Exudative retinal detachments can be associated with diseases such as Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, inflammatory (uveitis) or infectious diseases of the retina. […] Tumors in the retina or choroid can also present with an accompanying exudative retinal detachment.
#72 Retinal detachment – Knowledge @ AMBOSS
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/retinal-detachment/
Nonrhegmatogenous retinal detachment can be caused by proliferative diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, sickle cell retinopathy, inflammatory effusions, plastic cyclitis, post-hemorrhagic retinitis proliferans, Eales disease, and scar tissue following penetrating injury. […] Systemic diseases such as pre-eclampsia, hypertension, bleeding disorders, and polyarteritis nodosa can also contribute to retinal detachment. […] Ocular diseases including central serous retinopathy, central retinal vein occlusion, Coat’s exudative retinopathy, posterior scleritis, Harada’s disease, sympathetic ophthalmopathy, and sudden decrease in intra-ocular pressure due to perforating injuries or intraocular surgery are additional causes. […] Tumor growth can also lead to retinal detachment.
#73 Understanding Retinal Detachment: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
https://www.retinaconsultantsofamerica.com/blog/understanding-retinal-detachment-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options
Risk factors for retinal detachment include: […] Most adults who develop retinal detachment are over the age of 50. […] Youre at a higher risk of developing retinal detachment if you have a family history of the condition. […] If you have a history of retinal conditions like retinoschisis, uveitis, or thinning of the peripheral retina (lattice degeneration), youre at a higher risk for retinal detachment. […] A previous eye surgery, like cataract removal, or an eye injury, can put you at risk for retinal detachment. […] Also known as myopia, extreme nearsightedness is a risk factor for developing retinal detachment. […] If you had a previous retinal detachment in one eye, youre at a higher risk of developing the condition again.
#74 What Causes Retinal Detachment?
https://www.theeyefoundation.com/eye/causes-of-retinal-detachment
Extreme Physical Activity can sometimes lead to retinal detachment especially to the people with the problems. […] Tumors or Abnormal Growths in the Eye may apply pressure on the retina and cause it to separate from the underlying tissue. […] Retinal detachment is more frequent in patients over 40 years of age because the vitreous humor in the eye degenerates and starts to shrink, thus pulling away from the retina.
#75 Retinal Detachment: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/798501-overview
The most common worldwide etiologic factors associated with retinal detachment are myopia (ie, nearsightedness), aphakia, pseudophakia (ie, cataract removal with lens implant), and trauma. Approximately 40-50% of all patients with detachments have myopia, 30-40% have undergone cataract removal, and 10-20% have encountered direct ocular trauma. Traumatic detachments are more common in young persons, and myopic detachment occurs most commonly in persons aged 25-45 years.
#76 Retinal detachment – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinal_detachment
Retinal detachment is a condition where the retina pulls away from the tissue underneath it. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is most commonly caused by posterior vitreous detachment, a condition where the gel inside the eye breaks down and pulls on the retina. […] Risk factors include older age, nearsightedness (myopia), eye injury, cataract surgery, and inflammation. […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are most often caused by posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). […] This occurs when the vitreous begins to liquefy and shrink, pulling away from the retina. […] Factors that increase the likelihood of posterior vitreous detachment and therefore, retinal detachment, include: Age: The vitreous liquefies as a normal part of aging, increasing the risk for subsequent detachment.
#77 Understanding Retinal Detachment: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
https://www.retinaconsultantsofamerica.com/blog/understanding-retinal-detachment-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options
Risk factors for retinal detachment include: […] Most adults who develop retinal detachment are over the age of 50. […] Youre at a higher risk of developing retinal detachment if you have a family history of the condition. […] If you have a history of retinal conditions like retinoschisis, uveitis, or thinning of the peripheral retina (lattice degeneration), youre at a higher risk for retinal detachment. […] A previous eye surgery, like cataract removal, or an eye injury, can put you at risk for retinal detachment. […] Also known as myopia, extreme nearsightedness is a risk factor for developing retinal detachment. […] If you had a previous retinal detachment in one eye, youre at a higher risk of developing the condition again.
#78 Retinal Detachment Risk Factors | Stanford Health Care
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/eyes-and-vision/retinal-detachment/risk-factors.html
Certain factors can increase your risk for developing a retinal tear or detachment: […] Extreme nearsightedness (high myopia) […] Previous cataract surgery […] Severe eye injury […] Previous detachment in the other eye […] Family history of the condition […] Weak retinal areas (often identified during an eye exam).
#79 Retinal Detachment – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
https://www.arklatexeyes.com/blog/retinal-detachment-symptoms-causes-and-treatment
Retinal detachments can be broadly divided into three categories depending on the cause of the detachment: […] Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments: Rhegmatogenous means âarising from a rupture,â so these detachments are due to a break in the retina that allows fluid to collect underneath the retina. A retinal tear can develop when the vitreous (the gel-like substance that fills the back cavity of the eye) separates from the retina as part of the normal aging process. […] The risk factors associated with this type of retinal detachment: Lattice degeneration â thinning of the retina. […] High myopia (nearsighted) – can result in thinning of the retina. […] History of a previous retinal break or detachment in the other eye. […] Trauma. […] Family history of retinal detachment. […] Tractional retinal detachments: These are caused by scar tissue that grows on the surface of the retina and contraction of the scar tissue pulls the retina off the back of the eye. The most common cause of scar tissue formation is due to uncontrolled diabetes.
#80 Retinal Detachment Types, Symptoms, Surgery, Causes, Treatment
https://www.medicinenet.com/causes_of_retinal_detachment/views.htm
Lattice degeneration of the retina is a type of thinning of the outside edges of the retina, which occurs in 7%-10% of the general population. […] Fortunately, only about 1% of patients with lattice degeneration go on to develop a retinal detachment. […] High myopia (greater than 5 or 6 diopters of nearsightedness) increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Cataract surgery, especially if the operation has complications involving the vitreous, increases the risk of a retinal detachment. […] Blunt trauma, as from a tennis ball or fist, or a penetrating injury by a sharp object to the eye can lead to a retinal detachment. […] A family history of a detached retina that is non-traumatic seems to indicate a genetic (inherited) tendency for developing retinal detachments. […] Diabetes that has been complicated by the development of proliferative diabetic retinopathy can lead to a type of retinal detachment that is caused by pulling on the retina (traction) alone, without a tear. […] Non-rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are those that are not a result of a retinal break, hole, or tear.
#81 Retinal detachment – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinal_detachment
Myopia (nearsightedness): Individuals with myopia have a longer axial length of the eyeball, which increases their risk of developing posterior vitreous detachment. […] Trauma: Blunt and penetrating trauma to the eye can disrupt the vitreous, leading to posterior vitreous detachment. […] Cataract surgery: Previous cataract surgery, particularly when associated with vitreous loss, is linked to shifts in the vitreous, increasing the risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Inflammatory eye conditions, such as uveitis, are associated with an increased risk of posterior vitreous detachment. […] Less frequently, rhegmatogenous retinal detachments can occur without PVD. […] Risk factors for retinal detachment that are not related to posterior vitreous detachment include: Family history of retinal detachment […] Previous retinal detachment in the other eye […] Lattice degeneration: Thinning of the retina, which increases its susceptibility to breaks or tears. […] Cystic retinal tuft: A small, raised spot present on the retina from birth that increases the risk for tears and detachment.
#82 Retinal detachment – Knowledge @ AMBOSS
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Nonrhegmatogenous retinal detachment can be caused by proliferative diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, sickle cell retinopathy, inflammatory effusions, plastic cyclitis, post-hemorrhagic retinitis proliferans, Eales disease, and scar tissue following penetrating injury. […] Systemic diseases such as pre-eclampsia, hypertension, bleeding disorders, and polyarteritis nodosa can also contribute to retinal detachment. […] Ocular diseases including central serous retinopathy, central retinal vein occlusion, Coat’s exudative retinopathy, posterior scleritis, Harada’s disease, sympathetic ophthalmopathy, and sudden decrease in intra-ocular pressure due to perforating injuries or intraocular surgery are additional causes. […] Tumor growth can also lead to retinal detachment.
#83 Retinal Detachment: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Retinal detachment occurs when the retina separates from the underlying layer of tissue that provides it with essential oxygen and nutrients. Without prompt treatment, this separation can lead to permanent vision loss. […] Several factors can contribute to retinal detachment, including: Aging: As we age, the vitreous gel inside the eye can shrink and pull away from the retina, increasing the risk of tears. High Myopia (Nearsightedness): Individuals with severe nearsightedness are more prone to retinal tears or detachment. Trauma: Eye injuries can damage the retina or create tears. Eye Surgery: Certain procedures, such as cataract surgery, may elevate the risk. Family History: A genetic predisposition can make some individuals more susceptible. Systemic Diseases: Conditions like diabetes or autoimmune diseases may lead to complications affecting the retina.
#84 Retinal Detachment – Eye Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition
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Serous detachment results from transudation of fluid into the subretinal space. Causes include severe uveitis, especially in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, choroidal hemangiomas, and primary or metastatic choroidal cancers. […] Risk factors for rhegmatogenous retinal detachments include myopia, previous cataract surgery, ocular trauma, and lattice retinal degeneration. […] Nonrhegmatogenous detachment due to vitreoretinal traction can be treated with vitrectomy and transudative detachments due to uveitis can be treated with local or systemic corticosteroids or systemic immunosuppressants.
#85 Retinal detachment – Knowledge @ AMBOSS
https://www.amboss.com/us/knowledge/retinal-detachment/
Nonrhegmatogenous retinal detachment can be caused by proliferative diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, sickle cell retinopathy, inflammatory effusions, plastic cyclitis, post-hemorrhagic retinitis proliferans, Eales disease, and scar tissue following penetrating injury. […] Systemic diseases such as pre-eclampsia, hypertension, bleeding disorders, and polyarteritis nodosa can also contribute to retinal detachment. […] Ocular diseases including central serous retinopathy, central retinal vein occlusion, Coat’s exudative retinopathy, posterior scleritis, Harada’s disease, sympathetic ophthalmopathy, and sudden decrease in intra-ocular pressure due to perforating injuries or intraocular surgery are additional causes. […] Tumor growth can also lead to retinal detachment.
#86 Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
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There are many causes of retinal detachment, but the most common causes are aging or an eye injury. […] There are 3 types of retinal detachment: rhegmatogenous, tractional, and exudative. Each type happens because of a different problem that causes your retina to move away from the back of your eye.
#87 Retinal detachment – UpToDate
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Retinal detachment refers to the separation of the retina from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium and choroid. Without treatment, many peripheral retinal detachments progress to involve the central retina and lead to loss of vision. […] Understanding the basic pathophysiology involved in the process of retinal tear formation and retinal detachment, and the symptoms and signs of the early stages of this process, are important in identifying high-risk patients and preventing loss of vision. […] Retinal detachment occurs when the retina separates from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium and choroid, resulting in retinal ischemia and photoreceptor degeneration. Separation can occur passively, as when a retinal hole or tear allows for an accumulation of fluid between the layers, or actively, as in the case of either vitreous traction or an exudative process.
#88 What Are the Leading Risk Factors for Retinal Detachment? | Retina Associates Kansas City
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Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can leave retinal tissue deprived of oxygen. […] Patients should understand the risk factors for retinal detachment. For example, aging and eye injury are the most common causes of retinal detachment. […] The two most common causes of a detached retina are aging and eye injury. […] One reason for the increased risk of retinal detachment may be related to changes in the vitreous, the gel-like substance that helps the eye maintain its shape. […] An impact to the head or another injury can cause retinal detachment. Even a small tear in the retina following an injury can quickly grow into a larger retinal detachment. […] Other risk factors for retinal detachment include previous retinal detachments, extreme nearsightedness, family history of retinal detachment, previous eye surgery, and certain eye diseases.
#89 Retinal Detachment | National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment
There are many causes of retinal detachment, but the most common causes are aging or an eye injury. […] There are 3 types of retinal detachment: rhegmatogenous, tractional, and exudative. Each type happens because of a different problem that causes your retina to move away from the back of your eye.
#90 Retinal detachment FAQs
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Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that occurs when the retina separates from its normal location in the eye. […] Certain factors may cause the retina to detach, including: The vitreous (a gel-like substance in the center of the eye) shrinks with age, pulling away from the back of the eye. […] Age and eye trauma or injury are the most common causes of retinal detachment. […] Tractional retinal detachment occurs when scar tissue on the retina pulls it away from the back of the eye. […] A rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is the most common type of detached retina. It is caused by a hole or tear in the retina. […] Exudative retinal detachment involves fluid buildup behind the retina. […] Some people may be at a higher risk of experiencing a detached retina. Age is one of the most common risk factors for this condition.
#91 Retinal detachment FAQs
https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/retinal-detachment/ask-doctor/
Retinal detachment can happen suddenly or gradually, depending on the cause. […] Early warning signs of a detached retina may come in the form of visual symptoms, such as the sudden onset of flashes or new floaters. […] The loss of vision can be sudden or occur over the course of days or weeks, depending on the circumstances surrounding the detachment. […] Most cases of retinal detachment do not heal without treatment. […] Yes, a detached retina is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. […] The time frame during which treatment should take place varies according to how severe the detachment is and the specific part of the retina that has detached. […] Detached retinas are often repaired with retinal detachment surgery.