Retinal detachment is an emergency where the light-sensing retina pulls away from the back of the eye. Without prompt treatment, vision loss can be permanent. This article explains warning signs—not a substitute for urgent in-person examination.
Classic symptoms
- Sudden increase in floaters (dark spots or cobwebs)
- Flashes of light in peripheral vision
- A shadow or curtain moving across the visual field
- Rapid decline in central or peripheral vision
Who is at higher risk?
High myopia (short-sightedness), previous eye injury or surgery, family history, and older age increase risk. Trauma can cause detachment at any age.
What to do
If you notice these symptoms, seek same-day emergency eye care at a hospital or eye centre with retinal services. Call ahead or go to an emergency department that can access an ophthalmologist quickly.
Role of Shalaaki Eye & ENT Clinic
Our eye specialist team in Bangalore helps with routine and urgent consultation triage. For suspected retinal detachment we emphasise immediate referral to a retinal surgeon when indicated. Use our contact details for non-emergency appointments; for acute curtain vision, go straight to emergency eye services.