a flowering plant whose stem above ground does not become woody. 2. such a plant when valued for its medicinal properties, flavor, scent, or the like. 3. Often, the herb. Slang. marijuana.
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.
Retinal holes may be operculated or atrophic. An operculated hole occurs when vitreous traction amputates the flap of the tear from the retinal surface and the separated flap becomes suspended within the posterior hyaloid above the retinal surface. In contrast, an atrophic, or round, hole is not caused by traction.