Retinal Tears
What is Retinal Tears?
The retina is the inner lining of the eye; it is the thin, light-sensitive tissue that generates vision. Tears can form in the retina, creating a risk of retinal detachment and severe loss of vision.
CAUSES
Although retinal tears may also occur as a result of eye trauma, most retinal tears occur spontaneously due to a PVD (posterior vitreous detachment).
SYMPTOMS
The sudden onset of black spots or “floaters” in the affected eye. This can have the appearance of someone shaking pepper in your vision. Flashes of light are another common symptom. Additional symptoms can include blurred vision or a shadow as if curtains are closing in from the peripheral vision.
