retinal detachment

noun

: a condition in which the retina of the eye is no longer connected to the eye as it should be

Examples of retinal detachment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Consider emergency surgery for retinal detachment. — Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine focused on the medical and surgical care of the eyes, while vitreoretinal surgery includes procedures that treat conditions like retinal detachment. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026

The boy was injured and suffered a retinal detachment. — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026

According to the Mayo Clinic, retinal detachment occurs when a thin layer at the back of the eye severs from the eye itself, cutting it off from blood vessels that provide critical oxygen. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for retinal detachment

• attachment
• catchment
• reattachment

Medical Definition

retinal detachment

noun

: a condition of the eye in which the retina has separated from the choroid

called also detached retina, detachment of the retina