inÂ·diÂ·caÂ·tion. The basis or rationale for using a particular treatment or diagnostic test; may be furnished by a knowledge of the cause (causal indication), by the symptoms present (symptomatic indication), or by the nature of the disease (specific indication). [L. fr. in-dico, pp.
This happens after a bright flash or by looking at a bright light by mistake. This has never happened until about a year ago. Update: The light is not like the blurred light you see after looking at a bright light. It is a semi-circular jagged line to the right which caused a loss of vision where it exists. It gradually expands and drifts to the right periphery disappearing after about 15 minutes. Update 2: Thanks - I don't know who is giving the thumbs down as all the answers are helpful!
There are three types of retinal detachment . Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is the most common type of detachment. It is caused by holes or breaks in the retina called retinal tears. A retinal tear allows fluid from the middle of the eye to pass through the tear and settle under the retina. As the fluid builds up under the retina, it pushes the retina away from the layer beneath it.