When a portion of the retina comes loose from the back of the eye, the separation is called retinal detachment. Peripheral vision is usually lost first, and if the detachment continues, all vision in that eye may be completely lost.

Example of vision with retinal detachment:

In a vitreous detachment, the vitreous pulls away from the retina, causing the patient to see flashes of light.

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