Retinal Detachment

Separation of the inner layers of the retina (neural retina) from the pigment epithelium. Retinal detachment occurs more commonly in men than in women, in eyes with degenerative myopia, in aging and in aphakia. It may occur after an uncomplicated cataract extraction, but it is seen more often if vitreous humor has been lost during surgery. (Dorland, 27th ed; Newell, Ophthalmology: Principles and Concepts, 7th ed, p310-12).

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Tree Number(s): C11.768.648

MeSH Unique ID: D012163

Entry Terms:

• Detachment, Retinal
• Detachments, Retinal
• Retinal Detachments
• Retinal Pigment Epithelial Detachment

See Also:

• Scleral Buckling
• Retinoschisis

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Diseases Category
Eye Diseases
Retinal Diseases
Retinal Detachment