If someone has an eye injury or age-related macular degeneration, it can make fluid build up under the retina.
This means fluid can pool under the retina and cause it to pull away from its supportive tissue. As we get older the gel like material which fills the inside of the eye (vitreous gel) can shrink or change causing the retina to tear or become weakened. This is the most common and happens because of ageing. There are three main types of retinal detachment. A curtain-like shadow in your field of vision.Flashes of light, moving specks or cobwebs in one eye.How do I know if I have it?Ĭall an optometrist or ophthalmologist (eye specialist) immediately if you have a sudden onset of any of the following symptoms: Those who have had a previous retinal detachment, a family history, severe short-sightedness (myopia), cataract surgery, or a severe eye injury or disease are also at an increased risk. Age is the main risk factor with the majority of cases occurring in people over 60. It’s actually quite rare - affecting about 1 in 10,000 people every year. It’s really important it’s treated urgently as it can mean vision loss or permanent blindness in the affected eye. Known as the choroid, this tissue gives the retina the oxygen and nutrients it needs to stay alive and function. It happens when the retina (the curved back layer of the eye) peels away from its supportive tissue. A retinal detachment is a medical emergency which needs to be treated immediately.
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