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Retinal detachment is an eye disorder in which the retina pulls away from the underlying layer of tissue. This is considered a medical emergency. If not treated rapidly, the entire retina can come detached; leading to vision loss and blindness.

5 Great Resources on Retinal Detachment

• eMedicine: Retinal Detachment
• National Eye Institute (NEI): Retinal Detachment
• University of Illinois Ear and Eye Infirmary: Retinal Detachment
• St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute: Retinal Detachment
• Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute: Retinal Detachment

5 Latest Headlines on Retinal Detachment

• More Retinal Detachment News from Google

What is Retinal Detachment?

• NEI: Retinal Detachment
• Wikipedia: Retinal Detachment
• Mayo Clinic: Retinal Detachment
• Healthwise (via PeaceHealth): Retinal Detachment

What Are The Symptoms of Retinal Detachment?

• Wikipedia: Symptoms
• Healthwise (via PeaceHealth): Symptoms
• The Merck Manuals: Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis
• Wills Eye Health System: Retinal Detachment Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Retinal Detachment?

• NEI: Who is at Risk for Retinal Detachment?
• Healthwise: (via PeaceHealth): Causes | What Increases Your Risk
• aHealthyMe: Retinal Detachment Causes
• Mayo Clinic: Causes

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Retinal Detachment?

• NEI: How is Retinal Detachment Treated?
• Wikipedia: Types of Treatment
• Mayo Clinic: Treatment of Retinal Detachment
• Healthwise (via PeaceHealth): Treatment Overview
• All About Vision: Treatments

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Retinal Detachment?

• NEI: What are the Different Types of Retinal Detachment?
• aHealthyMe: Retinal Detachment Prognosis

How Do You Prevent Retinal Detachment?

• Wikipedia: Prevention
• Healthwise (via PeaceHealth): Prevention
• aHealthyMe: Retinal Detachment Prevention

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Retinal Detachment

• A.D.A.M. (via Merck Medicus): Illustrated Guide to Surgeries & Procedures: Retinal Detachment Repair
• Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Eye Health: Retinal Detachment
• Charles Retina Institute: Retinal Detachment FAQs
• Jim Lawton: A Diary of Retinal Detachment

Foundations and Support Groups on Retinal Retinal Detachment

• NEI: Retinal Detachment
• American Foundation for the Blind
• Lighthouse International
• American Academy of Ophthalmology

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Retinal Detachment

• Healthboards: Retinal Detachment Discussions
• eHealthForum: Retinal Detachment Posts
• MedHelp: Retinal Detachment Discussions
• American Foundation for the Blind (AB): Post Retinal Detachment Surgery Discussion Thread

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Retinal Detachment

• PubMed Central: Archive of Retinal Detachment Research
• Archives of Ophthalmology: Retinal Detachment Articles

Clinical Trials on Retinal Detachment

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Retinal Detachment Clinical Trials and Human Research Studies
• CenterWatch: Retinal Detachment Clinical Trials and Human Research Studies

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