Definition of Retinal detachment

1. Noun. Visual impairment resulting from the retina becoming separated from the choroid in the back of the eye; treated by photocoagulation.

Exact synonyms: Detached Retina, Detachment Of The Retina
Generic synonyms: Vision Defect, Visual Defect, Visual Disorder, Visual Impairment

Medical Definition of Retinal detachment

1. A painless disorder (when spontaneous) where the patient complains of a gradual raising or lowering of a curtain over the visual field of the affected eye. May also occur as the result of trauma. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retinal Detachment

retinaldehyde isomerase
retinaldehyde reductase
retinalite
retinals
retinal adaptation
retinal anlage tumour
retinal artery
retinal artery occlusion
retinal blood vessels
retinal camera
retinal cone
retinal cone
retinal degeneration
retinal dehydrogenase
retinal detachment (current term)
retinal detachment (current term)
retinal disease
retinal disparity
retinal drusen
retinal dysplasia
retinal embolism
retinal fold
retinal ganglion cell
retinal ganglion cells
retinal image
retinal isomerase
retinal monooxygenase
retinal neovascularization
retinal perforation
retinal pigmented epithelial cell

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