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Is there anyone still who is blind due to retinal detachment?
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Blind: Depends on severity and if treated early.
Answered 7/7/2012
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Yes: It depends on how quickly a retinal detachment is treated (before permanent damage to the vision is done).
Answered 3/23/2020
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