Separation of<unk><unk>  from the retina, as a result of<unk>  degeneration and shrinkage
Age-related event (prevalence):
50-59 yrs = 24%
80-90 yrs = 87
in the majority of cases<unk>  is benign
in acute phase, concern is for causing retinal tear, which can lead to retinal<unk> 
Prompt diagnosis and surgical treatment of retinal<unk>  can prevent impending vision loss or can restore vision
50-59 yrs = 24%
80-90 yrs = 87
myopia
trauma
intraocular inflammation
Posterior vitreous detachment
Ocular causes
Vitreous hemorrhage
Floaters and/or flashes
Traumatic optic neuropathy
Optic neuritis
Retinal tear or retinal detachment
Retinal detachment