Retinal detachment is a condition in which the retina pulls away from the tissue underneath it. It may start in a small area, but without quick treatment it can spread across the entire retina, leading to serious vision loss and possibly blindness. It is a medical emergency that requires surgery.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterVII: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Connections
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1. Retinal detachment (Wikipedia)
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The retina is a thin layer at the back of the eye that processes visual information and sends it to the brain.
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the eye and adnexa
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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