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I'm curious as to what happens if a hole forms in your retina or you have a tear?
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Retinal detachment : Due to a hole or "rhegmatogenous rd" can happen spontaneously when the vitreous separates from the retina. This can occur as a result of natural aging in the vitreous. Other causes of retinal holes include trauma and lattice degeneration. Without treatment a retinal detachment will likely lead to loss of vision.
Answered 10/23/2017
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