retinal detachment

noun

: a condition in which the retina of the eye is no longer connected to the eye as it should be

Examples of retinal detachment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), vision loss in older dogs can stem from conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or hypertension, which may lead to retinal detachment. —Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025

Some even had retinal detachment – which can result in blindness if not treated quickly. —Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 May 2024

These signs might indicate a more severe cause of eye floaters, retinal detachment. —Cassie Shortsleeve, Health, 30 Mar. 2024

Finally, for retinal detachment diagnosis, doctors look for any signs of detachment or tearing of the retina. —William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024

Bullous retinal detachment is often caused by trauma to the eye. —William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023

Nearsighted eyes become prone to serious problems like glaucoma and retinal detachment in middle age, conditions that can in turn cause permanent blindness. —Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022

Born in San Francisco in 1932, Cantwell was diagnosed with tuberculosis as well as a partial retinal detachment in his youth. —Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2022

Severe myopia puts people at greater risk of sight-threatening issues, such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and cataracts, eye doctors say. —Sarah Toy, WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023

Rhymes for retinal detachment

• attachment
• catchment
• reattachment

Medical Definition

retinal detachment

noun

: a condition of the eye in which the retina has separated from the choroid

called also detached retina, detachment of the retina