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A 32-year-old female asked:

Can retinal detachment happen without flashes(retinal traction)?

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Dr. Alan Jacksonanswered

Addiction Medicine 31 years experience

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

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Dr. Tim Conrad

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Dr. Richard Scartozzianswered

Ophthalmology - Retinal Surgery 20 years experience

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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Dr. H. Michael Lambert

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What is "vitreous base traction" and why do some articles say it can lead to retinal redetachment even after a successful repair by vitrectomy?

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Does vitreo-retina traction (due to vitreous degeneration) settle down over time? If so, how long do they take to settle down?

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Is it advised to get laser for retinal lattice (with very small holes and insignificant traction) before undergoing wavefront lasik to correct myopia?

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Last updated Jan 31, 2015

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