A detached retina occurs when the retina is pulled or falls away
from its normal position. The retina is a light-sensitive layer
of tissue that lines the back of the eye. It converts visual
images into nerve impulses in the brain that allow us to see.
Many factors can cause retinal detachment. These include: Eye
trauma—damage from blunt or penetrating injuries to the eye,
which may be caused by: - Sports-related activities - Blunt
trauma - Flying objects - Car accidents —This causes an
unusually elongated eyeball, which can lead to increased risk
for retinal detachment. - Cataract surgery —This and many other
types of eye surgery can increase the risk of retinal
detachment. - Scar tissue in the eye, especially if it contracts
- Tumors in the eye - Certain other eye and medical disorders
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something that increases your chances of getting a disease or
condition. Risk factors for retinal detachment include: -
Increasing age—With age, changes occur in the eye