Detached and Torn Retina

Learn More About Retina Damage and Treatment at Aurora

What is a Detached or Torn Retina?

The retina is the membrane of nerve tissue that lines the back of the eye. Retinal detachment often begins with a condition called posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). PVD can lead to a retinal tear, which can cause the retina to detach. Age, injury, eye disease and other conditions (such as diabetes) can put people at higher risk for retinal detachment.

A detached or torn retina is a serious condition that requires immediate medical care to prevent vision loss and potential blindness. A torn retina can lead to a detached retina quickly, and once a retina detaches, permanent vision loss can occur within hours to days.

How are Detached and Torn Retinas Treated?

Surgery is the only way to repair a detached or torn retina. Surgical repair can be done using a variety of techniques. Three common surgeries are pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckling surgery and vitrectomy.

Ophthalmologists at Aurora Health Care now use retinal lasers to repair a torn retina and prevent retinal detachment.

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