What is "retinal detachment"?

What is "retinal detachment"?

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The retina is a very thin layer attached to the inside surface of your eye. Retinal detachment is when that layer peels off the inside surface of your eye. When it peels off, the retina stops working, and you will stop seeing i.e. so retinal detachments can lead to blindness.