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Diagnosis of Retinal detachment

If your GP thinks that retinal detachment has occurred, they will give you a full eye examination. They can have a look at your eye using an indirect ophthalmoscope, which is an instrument that allows your GP to see the back of your eye using a beam of light and mirrors. This is done without anything actually touching your eye.

Your GP may examine both of your eyes, even if only one of your eyes has been affected. If one retina is detached, you are at a higher risk of the other one detaching as well. If it is spotted early on, preventative treatment may be possible, such as laser or freezing treatments (see Treatment).

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