Retinal Detachment

References
Citations
Mieler WF (2002). Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment section of Vitreous/vitreoretinal disorders. In DH Gold et al., eds., Clinical Eye Atlas, pp. 812–815. Chicago: AMA Press.
Other Works Consulted
American Academy of Ophthalmology (2003). Posterior Vitreous Detachment, Retinal Breaks, and Lattice Degeneration (Preferred Practice Pattern). San Francisco: American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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Author:	Jeannette Curtis Maureen Shea	Last Updated: October 31, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
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Topic Contents
	Topic Overview
	Cause
	Symptoms
	What Happens
	What Increases Your Risk
	When To Call a Doctor
	Examinations and Tests
	Treatment Overview
	Prevention
	Home Treatment
	Medications
	Surgery
	Other Treatment
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