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.
Causes of Retinal Detachment. Retinal detachment is the result of vitreous liquid (the fluid inside the eye) leaking through a small hole or tear in the retina. When this occurs, the retina slowly peels away from the adjacent tissue, damaging the blood supply to the retina and preventing it from working properly.etinal detachment occurs when the retina separates from the tissue and blood vessels located in the back of the eye. Often brought on by a retinal tear, retinal detachment may lead to permanent vision loss or complete blindness if left untreated.