Home
Pathophysiology
Risk Factors
Manifestations
Assessment
Management
Patient Resources
Pedagogy
References
Risk factors
General:
Non-Modifiable:
Increased age (>65 years old)
(4, 5, 6)
:
age increases degeneration of vitreous humor which pulls on the retina
(6)
Severe nearsightedness
(2, 4, 6)
: thinner retina, more macular holes
(2, 6)
Trauma to the eye (most common)
(2, 4, 6)
History of detachment: personal (other eye) or familial
(4)
Retinal malformations can pull on retina increasing risk of tears
(2)
Modifiable:
Diabetic retinopathy
(4)
Eye surgery
(2, 4, 6)
: cataract surgery detachment can be accelerated
(6)
Potential: heavy lifting, obesity, potentially alcohol (especially in people without myopia)
(5)
Type Specific:
Tractional: penetrating trauma, diabetic retinopathy, various types of retinopathy
Serous retinal detachment: vascular or inflammatory diseases, cancer, accumulation of blood
Posterior vitreous detachment: retinoschisis, myopia, cataract surgery, trauma, Stickler Syndrome
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: retinal holes/tears, vitreous liquefaction, myopia
(2)
Clinical Manifestations
Home
Pathophysiology
Risk Factors
Manifestations
Assessment
Management
Patient Resources
Pedagogy
References