The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and creates impulses that travel through the optic nerve to the brain.

There is a small area, called the macula, in the retina that contains special light-sensitive cells

Vitreous is a thick transparent gel like substance that fills the eyeball between the lens and retina .It contains 99% of water and rest is a mixture of collagens, proteins, salts and glucose.

Yes. For retina checkup, the pupil are dilated(expanded) with the help of drops which are instilled in both eyes. The drops are put every 15 mins for up to 5-6 times and it takes about 45 to 90 minutes to achieve the full effect. It’s after this the retina specialist examines your retina, this test is also known as fundus examination.

Common symptoms of retinal disease are sudden loss of vision, distorted vision, floaters and flashes, peripheral shadows. Apart from this individuals who have DM,HT, high myopia should undergo retina checkup every 6-12 months. Anyone more than 40 years should get a retinal check up every year.

Mostly floaters are harmless, but are warning signs to get eye check up. In DM and HTN can be due to blood in eye. After PVD chance of retinal break is there. So we should not avoid floaters.

It is a condition in which part of the retina is lifted or pulled from its normal position, and causes vision loss. If not treated leads to blindness. Therefore, retinal detachment is always considered an emergency

If u have sudden flashes or floaters consult your ophthalmologist immediately. I f you are have high myopia or if you have a family history of retinal problems be sure to have your eye examined regularly. Always wear safety eyewear during sports and other hazardous activities

Detachment is more likely to occur if the other eye has the condition (such as lattice degeneration) associated with retinal detachment in the first eye. If only one eye suffers a serious injury or requires eye surgery then, of course, the chance of detachment in the other eye is less.

Retinal detachment(RD) can happen to anyone at any age, however it is more common over the age of 40. It is commonly seen in people who had cataract surgery, myopia, eye injury, family history of RD, had RD in other eyes.

Treatment depends on configuration of retinal detachment multiple options like pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckling, vitrectomy are available but type of RD and associated pathology decide the choice of surgery.