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Retinal detachment is a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue.Initial detachment may be localized or broad, but without rapid treatment the entire retina may detach, leading to vision loss and blindness. It is almost always classified as a medical emergency.Permanent damage may occur if the detachment is not repaired within 24â72 hours.nitial detachment may be localized or broad, but without rapid treatment the entire retina may detach, leading to vision loss and blindness. It is almost always classified as a medical emergency. Permanent damage may occur if the detachment is not repaired within 24â72 hours.
Causes of a detached retina. Retinal detachment usually begins with a retinal tear, or hole in the retina. When a small hole or tear occurs, fluid from the eye can seep into the space between the retina and the back of the eye, which peels the retina away further.When the retina is detached from the back of the eye, it cannot function.n some cases, the vitreous gel can peel the retina away from the back of the eye, resulting in a macular hole or retinal tear. This can progress into a retinal detachment if left untreated. Injury or trauma Very occasionally, an injury to the eye or trauma can result in a retinal detachment.