​A Retinal detachment is the separation of the retina from the back of the eye. A detachment usually results from a tear or hole in the retina, which often occurs when the vitreous gel pulls loose or separates from its attachment to the retina. Once the retina has torn, the vitreous liquid can pass through the tear and accumulate behind the retina. The build-up of fluid behind the retina is what detaches the retina from the back of the eye. Early detection and treatment of retinal detachment is critical to prevent significant long-term vision loss.

Retinal tear and detachment captured with the Optomap ultra-wide field imaging system