Retinal detachment — Classification and external resources Slit lamp photograph showing retinal detachment. ICD … Wikipedia
Retinal detachment — A separation of the retina from its connection at the back of the eye. The separation usually results from a tear (that is, a rent or rip, not a tear drop) in the retina. The tear often occurs when the vitreous gel pulls loose or separates from… … Medical dictionary
retinal detachment — noun visual impairment resulting from the retina becoming separated from the choroid in the back of the eye; treated by photocoagulation • Syn: ↑detachment of the retina, ↑detached retina • Hypernyms: ↑visual impairment, ↑visual defect, ↑vision… … Useful english dictionary
traction retinal detachment — retinal detachment caused by traction exerted by a pathologic condition that alters the vitreous body or some other nearby structure, such as hemorrhage, inflammation, or trauma. Severe tractional retinal detachment with vitreous hemorrhage… … Medical dictionary
exudative retinal detachment — retinal detachment caused by pressure from fluid that has collected within the retina … Medical dictionary
rhegmatogenous retinal detachment — retinal detachment caused by a hole or tear in the retina … Medical dictionary
serous retinal detachment — retinal detachment with fluid between the separated layers … Medical dictionary
retinal detachment — /ˌrɛtənəl dəˈtætʃmənt/ (say .retuhnuhl duh tachmuhnt) noun → detached retina …
Retinal dysplasia — is an eye disease affecting the retina of animals and, less commonly, humans. It is usually a nonprogressive disease and can be caused by viral infections, drugs, vitamin A deficiency, or genetic defects. Retinal dysplasia is characterized by… … Wikipedia
Detachment (disambiguation) — Detachment may mean: Emotional detachment (psychology) refers to inability to connect or mental assertiveness Detachment, a philosophical state Detachment (military), a military term Detachment (film), an upcoming American film In geology a zone… … Wikipedia
