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Retinal Tear
Retinal tear: if you notice floaters or flashes, have your retina checked
About
What Is a Retinal Tear?
A retinal tear is a condition in which retinal tissue tears and forms a hole where the retina and vitreous are tightly attached. When liquid vitreous flows through this hole (tear), the two layers of the retina, the inner neurosensory layer and the outer pigment epithelium, separate from each other. This is called rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, and because it can seriously affect vision, prompt action is needed.
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Causes of Retinal Tears
A retinal tear can occur when the vitreous pulls on the retina or when the retina thins due to high myopia,
and it can also develop spontaneously without any specific cause.
Could I Have a Retinal Tear?
If you have any of the following symptoms, visit an eye clinic right away for a detailed eye examination.
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Hazy, blurred vision
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Gradual decline in vision
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Visual field loss, where part of an object is blocked or missing
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Floaters that look like ink spreading in front of your eyes
Retinal Tear Examination Process
Step 01
Basic detailed exam
First, we measure your vision and intraocular pressure to assess the degree of vision loss
and the overall condition of the eye.
Step 02
Detailed dilated exam
Detailed dilated exam: for an accurate diagnosis, dilating drops (medication that widens the pupil) are applied. After about 30 minutes, once the pupils are fully dilated, every part of the retina is closely examined with an indirect ophthalmoscope to diagnose the condition.
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Treatment of Retinal Tears
If the tear is small and has not progressed significantly to retinal detachment, barrier laser treatment is performed around the tear.
The laser induces photocoagulation in the retina to firmly secure the tear so it does not widen further; the laser acts as a kind of adhesive that keeps the retina from detaching.
Before retinal tear treatment
