What Is Retinal Detachment?
6. Symptoms
A retinal detachment will not cause any discomfort for the patient. However, other symptoms will likely appear that will let the patient know that something is wrong. This includes a phenomenon known as photopsia, which means that patient is seeing flashes of light in their vision.
A retinal detachment will also often cause the patient to see many of what are known as floaters. These are the appearance of fiber-like structures in your vision that you are unable to focus on. Other potential symptoms include a reduction in the patient’s peripheral vision, and blurred vision. These symptoms should encourage the patient to speak with a professional, especially if they develop suddenly.
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