On its own, a torn retina will not damage your eyesight. However, prompt treatment is needed. A retinal tear can quickly progress to a retinal detachment, which can cause permanent vision loss.

In contrast, pseudophakic RRDs may have multiple tears, which are usually very small and more difficult to locate (Figure 3). A giant retinal tear is defined as a tear involving at least one ...

Shashank Rai Gupta, head Vitreo-Retina at the Vasan Eye Care Hospital, said that retinal breaks, tears, trauma ... people are getting early treatment." ...