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Etiology - A retinal tear occurs when the retina (light-sensitive tissue) tears due to factors such as aging (posterior vitreous detachment - PVD), severe myopia (nearsightedness), trauma, rapid eye movements, genetics, or prior eye surgery.
Symptoms - Sudden increase of floaters, shadow appears over vision, blurry vision, and light flashes (photopsia).
Details - A retinal tear is typically caused by the vitreous (gel that helps maintain eye's shape) pulling on a weakened part of the retina, allowing fluid to leak. Those with a retinal tear are much more likely to experience retinal detachment, which is a very serious condition.
Treatment - Since its propensity to potentially lead to a detachment of the retina, if detected early, a retinal tear is most commonly treated by two types of in-office procedures: photocoagulation and cryopexy. Each procedure is designed to generate scar tissue around the retina to kickstart a blockage/repair of the retinal tear.
Photo example of a retinal tear.
Photo Creds: Cleveland Clinic
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