Retinal Detachment is a serious condition where the retina comes away from the back of the eye causing a decrease in vision.

Retinal Detachment often follows a retinal tear which may be triggered by a vitreous detachment – the gel-filling (vitreous) in the chamber at the back of your eye shrinks causing it to pull away from the retina and possibly tear.

The first symptoms of a vitreous detachment is seeing flashed and floaters in your vision – it is imperative that these be checked with a full dilated retinal examination to determine the extent of the damage and to prevent a further injury.

If detected early a retinal tear can be treated with a laser. A retinal detachment will need more invasive surgery which may be external or internal (Vitrectomy) depending on the appropriate procedure.