{"id":1980,"date":"2020-06-15T14:12:56","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T14:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northsuburbaneye.com\/?p=1980"},"modified":"2020-12-14T20:28:34","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T20:28:34","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-i-have-retinal-detachment-and-what-are-the-risk-factors-associated-with-this-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northsuburbaneye.com\/blog\/retinal-detachment\/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-retinal-detachment-and-what-are-the-risk-factors-associated-with-this-condition\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I know if I have retinal detachment, and what are the risk factors associated with this condition?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"There are many conditions that can develop and impact one\u2019s vision health. The same is true for retinal detachment. Patients who are noticing flashes in their vision, an increase in floaters, and a curtain effect of vision loss will need to visit an ophthalmologist as soon as possible for an evaluation to check for retinal detachment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Understanding retinal detachment<\/h2>\n

First and foremost, patients who understand the biology and structure of the eyes will have a better understanding of how retinal detachment occurs. The retina is a unique layer of tissue that is located at the back of the eyeball. It senses light that enters into the eye and is responsible for sending images to the brain for our vision. If the retina shrinks or pulls from the back of the eye during retinal attachment, patients may experience changes to their vision or experience permanent vision loss.<\/p>\n

Who is at risk of retinal detachment?<\/h2>\n

Retinal detachment is a condition that can impact anyone, though it is more commonly seen in patients over the age of 40. It typically affects men more than women, and is more common in Caucasian adults. Individuals may be at an increased risk for retinal detachment if they have:<\/p>\n