Retinal detachment. does it cause blindness? how do you know if you are at risk of it? does the correct itself?

Rare at 16: Retinal detachment (rd) is when the seeing layer at the back of the eye lifts off from its underlying support. This can lead to blindness if untreated. Rarely a peripheral detachment can self correct; but not larger ones. Risk factors include, trauma, age, higher degrees of myopia, positive family history, and some genetic factors. Rd is rare at your age.

Surgery now!: If your retina is detached, time is vision! The sooner your retina is repaired the more likely you are to regain vision lost, or prevent permanent vision loss. Not every detachment is the same. Some retinal detachments can be fixed with an in-office procedure. Don't delay! The only way to tell is if you have symptoms, flashing lights or new floaters, and to see an Eye MD for examination.