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Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is when the gel-like fluid inside the eye gets behind the retina and pushes it away from its supporting blood vessels.

Pathogenesis of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment The pathogenesis of rhegmatogenous RD is now well understood. [14] Around any retinal break exists a balance of forces. Some forces tend to ...

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment occurs at a rate of about 12.05 cases per 100,000 people in Scotland, according to a study. In a 2-year, prospective, population-based study of all primary ...

To report the incidence rate, management, and surgical outcomes of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) in children who underwent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with sutured scleral-fixated ...

A majority of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment cases were associated with posterior vitreous detachment and related tractional tears, a large study found. “The proportion of PVD-related ...

An increase in primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment incidence (RRD) may be associated with a simultaneous increase in myopia among citizens residing in the Netherlands, according to study ...

After retinal detachment repair, cannabis use was tied to a reduced risk of proliferative vitreoretinopathy and subsequent complex repair versus non-use. However, the actual absolute risk ...

Background: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is the most common retinological emergency threatening vision, with an incidence of 1 in 10 000 persons per year, corresponding to about 8000 new ...

Sometimes your retina pulls away from its normal spot in the eye. This is called retinal detachment. Learn about the three different types: rhegmatogenous, exudative, and traction.

The two most important factors in the development of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment are retinal breaks and vitreous traction. The two goals of retinal reattachment surgery are to seal all ...