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What is retinal detachment?

A retinal detachment is a condition in which the retina has separated from its underlying layer of supporting tissue, thus losing its function.

What are the symptoms?

A retinal detachment is usually preceded by the onset of a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). The symptoms associated with a PVD include sudden onset of floaters and flashes of light. The majority of PVDs are benign. However, in a small group, the PVD can cause a retinal tear to develop, which may progress to a retinal detachment.

text extracted from SNEC leaflet

i suddenly couldn't see well in my left eye last week. weirdly, it happened while i was at work. my friends rationalised that i was "allergic to work" and "anti-work. they're not wrong. so since i never saw an eye doctor about the flashes (goodness, it's been two months already), i didn't hesitate this time. 

my retina's intact, thank God. but the doc (kinda cute, him) seemed to suggest that i could expect the temporary blurring of vision again. he said my eyeballs are large (lol). they've always been large then, right? so why now? i asked, just for the sake of it, if i should consider lasik to correct my myopia that, sadly, never really dipped. worst, i seemed to be afflicted with 老花眼 finally. one positive note out of this? more glasses for me -> yayness. i doubt i'd prescribe bi-focal lens. but never say never. i'll know as i grow older.    

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