Wide spectrum of retinal detachments – an insight into pathogenesis, medical examination and treatment
Retinal detachment is a serious condition requiring prompt treatment to prevent vision loss. This review covers diagnosis, treatment options, and factors influencing clinical decisions. Despite its rarity, untreated detachment often leads to blindness. Early detection and intervention are crucial. Advances in imaging enhance diagnosis accuracy. Treatment ranges from conservative to surgical interventions like pneumoretinopexy, scleral buckling and vitrectomy. The review emphasizes the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the impact of early intervention on disease progression and vision preservation.
Authors
- Dorota Wyględowska‐Promieńska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5336-3460)
- Sebastian Sirek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3138-3011)
- Nina Piłka
- Mateusz Drabczyk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3354-5982)
Institutions
- Medical University of Silesia (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- OphthaTherapy Therapies in Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2024-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.24292/01.ot.021224
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Macular Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00