Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment occurs when the vitreous (the gel-like substance that fills the eye cavity) begins to sag and shrink. Surgery is the only effective treatment.
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Retinal detachment occurs when the vitreous (the gel-like substance that fills the eye cavity) begins to sag and shrink. Surgery is the only effective treatment.