10 Detached Retina Symptoms
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6. Metamorphopsia
Metamorphopsia is a visual symptom that refers to the perception of linear objects as curved or discontinuous, as seen by the patient. For instance, lines of text on a book can appear bent or wavy when reading them.
Metamorphopsia can be seen in a variety of ophthalmologic conditions, but it is most common in diseases that involve the macula (the region of keenest vision in the retina). For example, age-related macular degeneration can cause metamorphopsia. Importantly, certain types of retinal detachment can also cause this symptom. Additionally, metamorphopsia may persist or appear after retinal reattachment surgery.
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