Retinal Detachment
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The retina is the light sensitive film in the eye and a retinal detachment is a condition where the retina peels away from the inner wall of the eye. In most cases this occurs suddenly and the affected person becomes aware of a curtain being drawn over part of the vision in the affected eye.

The pictures shows a photograph of a normal (Pic : 1) and a detached retina (Pic : 2).

Normal Retina

Pic : 1

Detached Retina

Pic : 2

 

Retinal Detachment