Can a retinal detachment cause future problems?
Yes. If left untreated retinal detachment causes permanent vision loss. It often leads to changes in the eye that predispose it to the development of glaucoma which is a painful disease. 5. What treatment is available for retinal detachment? Treatment will depend on the cause of the retinal detachment. High blood pressure, and infectious or immune-mediated inflammatory disease require specific medical therapy. Contracting bands that are pulling the retina off and holes or tears that progress to retinal detachment require surgical reattachment surgery. 6. How do I know if my animal is a candidate for retinal reattachment surgery? Examination by a veterinary ophthalmologist is required to decide if your animal is a candidate for surgery. Examination by your veterinarian is the first step followed by referral to a veterinary ophthalmologist. The type and the cause of retinal detachment must first be determined and this may require various types of diagnostic testing such as blood pressure
