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Which type of accidents can cause retinal detachment in both eyes?
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Serious ones: A substantial trauma to the head and orbital regions as well as bilateral simultaneous compression of the globe. This might happen in a car accident in which an airbag deploys.
Answered 4/6/2014
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Traumatic Injuries: Severe blunt or penetrating injuries can cause bilateral retinal detachments. Accidents that involve sudden deceleration such as an mva or bunge jumping can also cause the retina to detach.
Answered 1/13/2015
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