Retinal detachment is an emergency situation in which the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, called the retina, pulls away from its usual position. Retinal cells separate from the layer of blood vessels that provides the eye with oxygen and nutrients. Retinal detachment symptoms often include flashes and floaters in your vision.
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