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Is there anything I should avoid while going through the detachment

By Anonymous September 21, 2017 - 6:12am
 
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Hello Anonymous,

Welcome to EmpowHER.

Retinal detachment describes an emergency situation in which a thin layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position.

Retinal detachment separates the retinal cells from the layer of blood vessels that provides oxygen and nourishment. The longer retinal detachment goes untreated, the greater your risk of permanent vision loss in the affected eye.

Surgery is almost always the treatment of choice. Follow the recommendations of your ophthalmologist.

Regards,
Maryann

September 21, 2017 - 8:46am
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