Retinal detachment
By Isabella Sara Novack
Reviewed by
Maria Horan FBDO
Maria holds a BSc Honours in Ophthalmic Dispensing and has over 17 years of optical experience.
A serious eye condition where the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, separates from the underlying tissue. Symptoms include a sudden increase in floaters, flashes of light, or a shadow over your field of vision. Retinal detachment requires emergency treatment to prevent permanent vision loss.