### Patient: Hi Doctor, I am experiencing flashes of light and floaters which have become progressively worse over the past few days. I am worried that I might have a retinal detachment, what should I do?
### Doctor: Based on your symptoms, it is possible that you are experiencing a retinal detachment which requires urgent medical attention. The first step would be an ophthalmic examination and evaluation to confirm the diagnosis. Depending on the severity of the detachment, you may require surgical intervention such as repair of the retinal tear or detachment, other therapeutic procedures on your eyelids, conjunctiva or cornea, excision or other intraocular therapeutic procedures. We will also need to manage wound care and provide ophthalmologic and otologic diagnosis and treatment to ensure proper healing.