It happens when retina is lifted or pulled from its normal position. If not handled well can lead to permanent vision loss. Retinal detachment can happen at any age through much common in people of 60 for unknown reasons
Symptoms include sudden or gradual increase in number of floaters (black spots), flashes of light in the eye and others.
Laser treatment is common treatment option for retinal detachment or in some cases operation called vitrectomy can be recommended in which a jelly like substance that found in eyeball is removed and replaced with a gas bubble or fluid