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What is Retinal Detachment?
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La retina es una capa fina y muy delicada compuesta de tejido nervioso sensible a la luz y situada en la parte posterior del ojo. Las imágenes que atraviesan el cristalino del ojo se enfocan en la retina, que las transforma en señales eléctricas y las transmite al cerebro a través del nervio óptico.
Detrás de la retina se encuentra la coroides, una capa vascularizada que suministra oxígeno y nutrientes a las células de la retina. Además, la coroides ayuda a absorber el exceso de luz para reducir la dispersión y mejorar la nitidez de la visión.
How many people are affected by Retinal Detachment?
Retinal detachment is a serious eye problem that affects 1 in 10,000 people each year. Although it is most common in adults, it can occur at any age.
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Substantiated information by:
Anna Sala Puigdollers
Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmology Service
Joan Giralt
Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmology Service
Published: 26 March 2025
Updated: 26 March 2025
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