316. Retinal Detachment

Published: Feb. 24, 2021, 3:30 p.m.

After listening to this episode of Surgery 101, listeners will be able to: Explain the basic anatomy of the eye, including the different layers of the eye. Discuss the pathophysiology of a retinal detachment. Describe the typical clinical presentation of retinal detachments and understand when a referral to ophthalmology is appropriate. List and describe the 3 surgical options used to treat a retinal detachment.