Compensation for Retinal Detachment

Claiming for retinal detachment

It’s common knowledge that our eyes are delicate and sensitive. And the retina is quite possibly the most delicate and sensitive – not to mention important – part of all. The retina is a thin sheet of tissue that runs along the inside of the eye. It builds a picture from the light that enters the eye, which is sent to the brain via the optic nerve. The brain then interprets this picture and creates the images that we see.

Clearly, a healthy retina is vital for clear vision, which is what makes retinal detachment such a distressing experience. It occurs when the retina is weakened or damaged. Fluid gradually builds up underneath the retina, causing it to come away from the eye. A detached retina is incapable of forming a clear picture, so vision is impaired and images will seem blurry or dull. Typical symptoms also include seeing shadows, flashes of light or dark spots.

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