Retinal Detachment: Symptoms & Signs

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Retinal Detachment

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What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Early symptoms of a retinal detachment may be flashing lights and the appearance of floaters, or spots, or a curtain or a veil moving across the field of vision. These symptoms do not always mean a retinal detachment is present but do indicate a need to see an eye doctor immediately.

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Author: William Stevens, MD
Reviewer: Sandy Keefe, RN, MSN
Date Reviewed: 04/10/01

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