According to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safety and Health Fact Sheet, each year: 1  More than 5,500 employees in this country die from workplace injuries; 2  1.3 million workers suffer nonfatal injuries that result in days away from work; and.
On rare occasions, a detached retina may occur after LASIK surgery in highly nearsighted people. In a study of more than 1,500 LASIK patients, just four suffered retinal detachment; their pre-LASIK prescriptions ranged from -8.00 D to -27.50 D. Cataract surgery, tumors, eye disease and systemic diseases such as diabetes and sickle cell disease also may cause retinal detachments.
Answer: A vitreous detachment is the separation of the vitreous (or gel) that fills the back of the eye from the retina. Symptoms of a vitreous detachment include flashes and floaters. The biggest concern when a vitreous detachment occurs is the risk of developing a retinal tear that can lead to a retinal detachment. It is important to see an ophthalmologist if you develop the signs of a vitreous detachment to be sure you do not have a torn retina. Often the most bothersome part of a vitreous detachment, the floaters, will improve with time. It can take 3-6 months for them to improve.