A 44-year-old member asked:
How common is retina detachment?
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Dr. William Beckeranswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
NOT common: But...... It varies depending on how near-sighted you are. Highly near-sighted people have increased risk of rd. I do not have solid numbers. I see about one/month in my practice.
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Dr. Ari Weitzneranswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Not: Not common at all. Higher risk if young male with trauma or eye surgery.
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Last updated May 17, 2013
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