Optical coherence tomography (OCT ... the human retina. Right is a cross-section of an individual with a health retina. Left, a cross-section image of a patient with a retinal detachment is ...

Retinal detachment is an emergency situation in which the thin tissue layer in the back of your eye lifts away from its usual position. This requires immediate treatment. When part of the tissue ...

There are three different types of retinal detachment: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is the most common type. It happens slowly over time. With it, you get a hole, tear, or break in the retina.