Eye Concerns

When the retina detaches, people experience a painless change in or loss of vision. People sometimes liken it to a gray curtain moving across their field of vision. This change is often accompanied by sparks or flashing lights.

What are the causes?

Sometimes with age the vitreous gel simply pulls away from the retina. Usually this does not cause a problem, but occasionally it tears the retina, allowing fluid to seep underneath and lift the retina up.

How can it be treated?

Retinal detachment can be treated quite successfully with surgery.