Minneapolis Detached Retina Attorney
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The retina is a thin fiber that normally lies smoothly and firmly against the inside, back wall of the eye. A detached retina occurs when that fiber is pulled away from its normal position, allowing fluid to seep in between the layers causing blurred vision. A detached retina is a serious eye injury that almost always leads to blindness unless it is treated.
If this has happened to you, call us immediately at 612-362-0000. We will fight for your right to compensation.
Most Common Reasons for Detached Retina:
- trauma
- nearsightedness
- previous cataract surgery
- glaucoma
- previous detached retina in your other eye
- family history of detached retina
Symptoms of Detached Retina:
- floaters
- gray curtain or veil moving across your field of vision
Treatment of Detached Retina:
- laser surgery or cryotherapy (freezing)
- pneumatic retinopexy (injection of a gas bubble into the vitreous space inside the eye)
- use of scleral buckle or flexible band to counterbalance any force pulling the retina out of place
- vitrectomy (removal of any vitreous gel which is pulling on the retina)
Minneapolis Detached Retina Attorney
The consequences of a detached retina can be serious and permanent. There can be many complications with treatment, including infection, bleeding, or high pressure inside the eye. If you have suffered a detached retina from a motor vehicle accident due to the negligence of another, you need legal representation to maximize the insurance benefits to cover your medical expenses and compensate you for your pain and suffering. Contact a Minneapolis Detached Retina Attorney at 612-362-0000 for more information.
