I’ve had retinal detachment from age 20 to about age 30. I don’t know how I did it but I do know that it was a major factor in my decline and that it has had severe impacts on my daily life.
For anyone who may be reading the title above, retinal detachment is a form of permanent loss of vision in one or more retinas caused by an inflammation of the blood vessels in the eye.
The retina is a cone cell that covers the center of each eye. It is a very thin membrane that acts as a mirror for sending light signals to the brain. A detached retina changes the light signals sent to the brain. It’s possible that this could be what happened to Colt.
It’s pretty well known that the retinal inflammation causes visual loss, but it’s not a common occurrence. For example, in the case of my eyes, I’m able to read about four to five text books a day. Now that I’m writing these words, I’m not so sure that I’m able to read at all. I’m pretty sure about the same thing for hearing.
This might be a good time to point out that the retinal inflammation causes visual loss. But it isn’t always. There are many factors including age, genetics, and even exposure to light that can cause retinal detachment.
The retina is the light-sensitive layer of the eye. It’s found just beneath the vitreous. This is where the eye’s natural oils can form a protective layer. This layer helps keep the retina clean of any bacteria and debris. If the retina becomes swollen and infected a certain amount of light can penetrate the tissue and cause inflammation.
retinal detachment can be caused by a number of things. One of these is trauma. Injuries can tear the blood vessels in the back of the eye. These can then narrow to a point where light can no longer be passed effectively and blood can pool in the back of the eye causing retinal detachment. However, there are many causes of retinal detachment that don’t involve trauma.
Retinal detachment is most common in older patients and people who have had previous surgery. The doctors are almost certain to tell you that retinal detachment can happen to anyone, but the most common cause of it is trauma. This can include a blow to the eye, a fall, or a car accident.
Retinal detachment can also be caused by a disease. This is the most common of the causes, and it usually has a pretty good chance of making its way to the back of the eye. This may be because the retina has become detached from the back of the eye and it has to come off as part of an eye transplant.
Of course, getting retinal detachment is a scary thing to have happen to your eye. It can leave you blind in your right eye in addition to the rest of your body.