rhegmatogenous
Tear-Related (Retinal Detachment)
Plain-language definition
A retinal detachment caused by a break or tear in the retina, allowing fluid to seep underneath and separate it from the wall of the eye.
Where this term comes up
“Single-procedure success rates are approximately 85-92% for primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in appropriate cases”
Treatment · Scleral Buckle Surgery
“This is the mechanism by which a retinal tear progresses to a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, the most common type of detachment.”
Condition · Retinal Tear
“Do findings on routine examination identify patients at risk for primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment?”
Guide · What About Floaters and Flashes?
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- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- macula
Central Retina
- vitrectomy
Surgery to Remove Vitreous Gel
- vitreous
Eye's Internal Gel
- hemorrhage
Bleeding
- fundus
Back of the Eye
- OCT
Optical Coherence Tomography
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.