Statistics and Associations
- Separation of retina from underlying tissues
- Risk factors: lattice, nearsightedness, PVD, vitreous hemorrhage, retinal breaks (holes/tears), trauma
- 30% association with lattice degeneration
Management
- Surgical intervention
- If macula is attached, emergent treatment is indicated (within 24 hours)
- If macula is detached, urgent treatment is indicated (within 48 hours)