Retinal Detachment

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• Age-related sagging or shrinkage of the jelly-like vitreous that fills the inside of your eye
• Trauma to the head
• Scarring within the eye (especially in the case of diabetic retinopathy or chronic eye inflammation such as macula edema)
• An chronic inflammatory disorder
• The cumulative effects of age-related retinal tears

Note that nearsightedness (myopia) are at a higher risk of retinal tears and detachments due to the possible thinning of the retina.

See "Drugs That Harm the Eyes" for a description of potentially harmful drugs.

Once the retina has actually detached, it must be surgically reattached. Only a thorough examination of the eye can determine whether you have a detachment or not.

In the event you have symptoms that lead you to believe you may have a retinal attachment, you must seek immediate attention from an ophthalmologist. In the meantime, you should do the following:

• Lie down very quietly and stay in this position. This occasionally allows the retina to fall into place
• Do not make any sudden moves - either with your head or eyes. Try to stay relaxed until you can see an ophthalmologist.

Since we consider most eye conditions to be a reflection of the health of the whole body, lifestyle choices and diet can play a major factor in getting and maintaining good vision. Below are some recommendations:

• The Vision Diet - recommended in Natural Eye Care: An Encyclopedia on CD, authored by Marc Grossman, O.D., L.Ac. and Michael Edson, MS, L.Ac. This CD covers 29 major eye conditions including retinal tear/detachment with specific nutrient, diet, exercise and juicing instructions by eye condition, plus much more.
• Reduce or eliminate drinking caffeine and sodas, avoid aspartame (labeled diet foods) and man made fats (corn oil and safflower oil, trans fats and hydrogenated vegetable oils including canola oil).
• Eliminate deep fat fried foods, monosodium glutanate (MSG) used as a flavor enhancer which is a potential retinal toxin (Inv Oph 1996; 37: 1618-24), and fat blockers like Olestra which impair the absorption of carotenoids (Argus, August 1996;19:18:July 1996;19:22).
• Limit your alcohol consumption to 1 glass of red wine at night. Alcohol interferes with liver functions, reducing protective glutathione levels (Alcohol 1993;10;469-75).
• Eliminate smoking. Smoking among other things produces cyanide, a retinal toxin.
• Supplement your diet with an excellent eye multivitamin and an organic green drink such as Renewal Greens
• Limit the amount of medications (both prescription and non-prescription as much as possible. Make sure to work closely with your doctor.
• Exercise daily - do at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise daily. Walking and swimming are two excellent forms of exercise.
• Managing your emotional health is very important in maintaining physical health. Fear (fear of failure, responsibility, of being alone, of death, etc.) is at the root of many of life's problems, and is a major factor in many diseases. Take up the practice of meditation, yoga, tai chi, walks in the woods or prayer on a daily basis.