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retinal detachment
retinal detachment Retinal detachment is a condition in which the inner retinal layers, or neural retina, separate from the underlying pigment epithelium.
Retinal detachment is a condition in which the inner retinal layers, or neural retina, separate from the underlying pigment epithelium. It is reported more often in men and is seen more commonly with degenerative myopia, older age, aphakia, and sometimes after cataract surgery, especially when vitreous humor has been lost during the operation.