Detached Retina
Current as of: December 18, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Detached Retina![]() The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is a layer of support cells that lines the back of the eye. It is normally attached to the sensory retina layer. In retinal detachment caused by a retinal tear, the sensory retina is pulled away from the RPE because fluid builds up between the two layers. Part or all of the retina comes off (detaches from) the back of the eye. Blurred and lost vision can occur. Current as of: December 18, 2019 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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