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Why does the other eye of a patient who had retinal detachment sometimes detach after many years/decades? aren't pvds usually only a few years apart?
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Genetics : RD in other eye is at increased risk likely from genetic predisposition but depends on many factors: how long is eyeball, PVD present, etc.
Answered 6/19/2017
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