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retinal detachment [‚ret·ən·əl di′tach·mənt] (medicine) An eye disorder characterized by the separation of the sensory layers of the retina from their supporting foundations. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| There are also specialty ophthalmologists, such as retinal specialists who correct retinal detachments and perform laser treatment for wet macular degeneration; neuro-ophthalmologists who take care of people with strokes in their eyes and other neurologically related eye diseases; oculoplastic surgeons who treat cosmetic and age-related lid disorders as well as tear drainage problems; and pediatric ophthalmologists, who specialize in treating children. Runners do not have retinal detachments more than non-runners do. ``There is a great spectrum of retinal detachments, and this was mild,'' said Dr. |
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