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Can retinal detachment happen without flashes(retinal traction)?

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Yes.: Although the flashes usually, not always precede a retinal detachment. Not all flashing lights mean a retinal detachment!

Answered 1/31/2015

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Yes: New or worse floaters and/or flashing lights and/or loss of peripheral vision requires an urgent dilated retinal examination.

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