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What is the meaning of having a flat retina?

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Not detached!: It is an easy quick way to state that the retina is not detached, and typically will be used after retinal surgery to indicate that things are stable.

Dr Conrad and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/12/2020

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Reattached: Retinologist often speak of a reattached retina as being "flat" since it is flat against the eye wall. It is a good thing.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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