Retinal Detachment (MONDO:0008375)
An eye emergency condition which may lead to blindness if left untreated. It is characterized by the separation of the inner retina layers from the underlying pigment epithelium. Causes include trauma, advanced diabetes mellitus, high myopia, and choroid tumors. Symptoms include sudden appearance of floaters, sudden light flushes, and blurred vision.
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DOID:5327
EFO:0005773
ICD9:361.89
ICD9:361.9
ICD9:362.40
MEDGEN:19759
MESH:D012163
NCIT:C26874
OMIM:180050
OMIM:312530
SCTID:42059000
UMLS:C0035305
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