US Medical Term · conditions
Retinal Detachment
Desprendimiento de retina
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Retinal Detachment |
| Spanish (Español) | Desprendimiento de retina |
| Chinese (中文) | 視網膜剝離 |
| Korean (한국어) | 망막 박리 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Bong võng mạc |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Retinal detachment |
| Portuguese (Português) | Descolamento de retina |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | จอประสาทตาหลุดลอก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 網膜剥離 |
What it means
Retinal detachment is a medical emergency in which the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, separates from its supporting tissue. Without prompt treatment, permanent vision loss can occur. Warning signs include a sudden increase in floaters, flashes of light, or a curtain-like shadow over part of your vision. Risk factors include severe nearsightedness, previous eye surgery, and family history. Treatment requires surgery and is most successful when performed quickly. After treatment, most patients regain useful vision, especially if the detachment did not involve the macula.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I suddenly saw flashes of light and a curtain in my vision — is this a retinal detachment?
De repente vi destellos de luz y una sombra en mi visión. ¿Podría ser un desprendimiento de retina?
Retinal detachment is an emergency — I need to see an eye specialist immediately.
El desprendimiento de retina es una emergencia. Necesito ver a un especialista en ojos de inmediato.
What surgical options exist for repairing a detached retina?
¿Qué opciones quirúrgicas existen para reparar un desprendimiento de retina?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
H33 Retinal detachments and breaksRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026