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Retinal Detachment

What Causes Retinal Detachment?

Retinal detachment is a serious, vision-threatening eye condition where the retina separates from the wall of the eye. A retinal detachment occurs when fluid seeps through the retinal tear and causes the retina to peel away from its underlying tissue. A retinal detachment is an emergency, and needs to be treated as soon as it is detected, in order to maximise the chances that vision can be regained after the surgery.
When an individual experiences possible symptoms of a retinal detachment, the individual should seek advice with an ophthalmologist as soon as possible to minimise the risk of vision loss, as retinal detachments can progress rapidly. As there is no pain with retinal detachment, some of the symptoms to look out for include the following:
  • Blurry vision, especially in a specific part of one’s visual field
  • A sudden increase in the number of floaters and flashes
  • Distorted vision
  • Loss of central vision
  • Short-sightedness (myopia)
  • Known retinal degenerative changes, e.g. lattice degeneration
  • Prior eye surgery such as cataract surgery
  • Prior eye trauma
  • Family history of retinal tears or detachment
Dilating eye drops will be instilled to enlarge the pupils for a dilated eye exam, so that a comprehensive eye examination of the entire retina by our eye specialist, Dr Errol Chan, will be conducted. Wide-field photographs may be obtained as well.
The treatment for a retinal detachment involves surgery. There are several different surgical methods to treat a retinal detachment. At Ascend Eye Clinic, surgical repair of a retinal detachment is generally performed as an outpatient procedure, and patients may go home the same day.

Retinal detachment is an emergency that needs to be treated as soon as they are detected because if left untreated, the retina can continue to detach and cause more risk of permanent vision loss or blindness.

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DR ERROL CHAN

Specialised Experience in Retinal Care

Dr Chan is a triple-Fellowship trained and experienced Ophthalmologist. He has international clinical experience from McGill University and Moorfields Eye Hospital London, and has been awarded Ophthalmology accreditation from the UK, Canada & Singapore. He specialises in diagnosing, managing and treating vitreoretinal diseases, including complex and second opinion cases.
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Meticulous Approach

Our meticulous approach means that every detail is considered, from your medical history to your lifestyle needs, as we aim to provide you with the most optimal retinal care.
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DR ERROL CHAN

Comprehensive Diagnostic Technologies

A comprehensive detection of retinal tears or detachment necessitates specialised imaging equipment that are available at Ascend Eye Clinic.
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DR ERROL CHAN

Individualised Treatment

With the aim to optimally preserve your eye health as far as possible, we create personalised treatment plans that are tailored to your specific needs and vision goals.
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