10 Causes of Retinal Detachment
Cause #3: Eye Injury
An injury to the eye can lead to retinal detachment. The injury may result from a blow to the head or directly to the eye. It may affect the retina directly or indirectly and may include increased external pressure on the eye that ultimately affects the retina.
Because detachment of the retina occurs when the retina peels off of the choroid layer, any significant eye injury, irrespective of whether there is visual damage or not, should not be ignored. Remember that even external pressure on the eye can lead to internal injury. Therefore, whether you receive a blow to the head or experience forceful pressure on the eye, visit a medical facility for examination and treatment if necessary. This is especially critical if you experience a vision change in one or both eyes.
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