""At the end of July, I noticed that there was a blank patch in the field of vision in my right eye and immediately realised that it could be the start of a detached retina," Hamid said. "I very quickly went down to the hospital to get my eyes tested and scanned...within three hours I was scheduled for surgery on my right eye," he recalled."
""Retinal detachment occurs when the thin layer at the back of the eye - the retina - becomes loose. Symptoms include: Floaters (dots and lines) or flashes of light in your eye A dark "curtain" or shadow in your vision Changes to your eyesight, such as blurred vision Anyone experiencing these symptoms is advised to contact NHS 111. A detached retina is usually caused by changes to the jelly inside the eye,""
A London-based eye surgeon underwent emergency surgery for a detached retina after noticing a blank patch in the field of vision in his right eye. The surgeon has performed over 10,000 cataract and laser refractive procedures. Same-day testing and scanning led to surgery within hours, preserving sight and allowing recovery within weeks. Retinal detachment happens when the retina becomes loose. Symptoms include floaters, flashes, a dark curtain or shadow, and blurred vision. Risk rises with age-related changes to the vitreous, short-sightedness, and prior eye surgery. Anyone with these symptoms should contact NHS 111 for urgent assessment.
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