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Retinal detachment
A serious condition in which the retina layer peels away from the inside wall of the eyeball, possibly leading to blindness if not treated immediately.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common |
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