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How long does it take for a retinal detachment to occur once it has started?
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Depends: Progression varies from person to person: it can most often be hours or days. It is an emergency.
Answered 4/28/2016
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Very quickly: A retinal detachment (rd) can occur very rapidly or over weeks depending upon the location of the tear, cause, etc. Get seen by a retinal specialist asap.
Answered 1/31/2015
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