retinal detachment
noun
: a condition in which the retina of the eye is no longer connected to the eye as it should be
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According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), vision loss in older dogs can stem from conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or hypertension, which may lead to retinal detachment.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Some even had retinal detachment – which can result in blindness if not treated quickly.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 May 2024
These signs might indicate a more severe cause of eye floaters, retinal detachment.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Finally, for retinal detachment diagnosis, doctors look for any signs of detachment or tearing of the retina.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
Bullous retinal detachment is often caused by trauma to the eye.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Nearsighted eyes become prone to serious problems like glaucoma and retinal detachment in middle age, conditions that can in turn cause permanent blindness.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022
Born in San Francisco in 1932, Cantwell was diagnosed with tuberculosis as well as a partial retinal detachment in his youth.
—Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2022
Severe myopia puts people at greater risk of sight-threatening issues, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts, eye doctors say.
—Sarah Toy, WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Some even had retinal detachment – which can result in blindness if not treated quickly.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 May 2024
These signs might indicate a more severe cause of eye floaters, retinal detachment.
—Cassie Shortsleeve, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Finally, for retinal detachment diagnosis, doctors look for any signs of detachment or tearing of the retina.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024
Bullous retinal detachment is often caused by trauma to the eye.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Nearsighted eyes become prone to serious problems like glaucoma and retinal detachment in middle age, conditions that can in turn cause permanent blindness.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022
Born in San Francisco in 1932, Cantwell was diagnosed with tuberculosis as well as a partial retinal detachment in his youth.
—Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2022
Severe myopia puts people at greater risk of sight-threatening issues, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts, eye doctors say.
—Sarah Toy, WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023
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“Retinal detachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinal%20detachment. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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