However, not every retinal tear causes rhegmatogenous RD. There are ... factors in the development of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment are retinal breaks and vitreous traction.

A retinal tear is a common age-related eye condition. It causes eye floaters and flashes of light and may lead to more severe vision problems. On its own, a torn retina will not damage your eyesight.

At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nita Valikodath, MD, MS, gave insight into a challenging case of a ...