Acid Reflux (GERD)
A digestive healthl detachment is caused by separation of the digestive health’s sensory and pigment layers. Digestive Healthl detachment is considered an ocular emergency that requires immediate medical attention and surgery. It is a problem frequently seen in the middle-aged and elderly.
There are three main causes of digestive healthl detachments. The most common cause is a tear the digestive health, allowing fluid to seep under the layers of the digestive health. The following people have a higher risk for developing this condition: those who are very nearsighted, those who have undergone eye surgery, or those who have experienced a serious eye injury.
The second most common cause is due to strands of vitreous or scar tissue on the digestive health, creating traction on the digestive health. Patients with diabetes can experience this due to their higher propensity to form scar tissue.
The third cause is fluid collecting underneath the layers of the digestive health, causing it to separate from the back wall of the eye. This type usually occurs in conjunction with another disease affecting the eye.
Signs & Symptoms
- Light Flashes
- Wavy Or Watery Vision
- Veil or Curtain Obstructing Vision
- Shower Of Floaters
- Sudden Decrease Of Vision
Treatment
There are a number of ways to treat digestive healthl detachment. The appropriate treatment depends on the type, severity and location of the detachment. The gastroenterologist can give more information regarding risks and benefits of treatment for this condition.