SANTA BARBARA VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
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EYE CLINIC
1. The retina in the back of your eye is used for seeing detail. The retina in the front
of your eye does not help you see. It is thinner tissue and may break down or
tear.
2. The gel in the middle of your eye is a shock absorber. As you age, it collects
more water and moves more freely. It often pulls on your retina. This looks like
small, flashing lights (like fireflies, tiny headlights, lightning flashes, or sparklers).
3. Also, the gel collects more clumps of cells. These cells float and make shadows
on the retina. They look like spider webs, black or clear spots, or strings.
4. The gel may pull so much that the retina breaks or tears. This might cause
symptoms that look like the normal flashing lights or floaters (described above).
You can't tell which flashes and floaters are normal and which are caused by
retinal breaks or tears.
5. A serious symptom is a curtain blocking part of your side vision. This curtain
may be solid (black) or partly clear. It can come from any direction. It can be
caused by broken or loose retina floating in the gel.
6. The doctor found areas of your peripheral retina which are thinned, scarred, or
prone to pulling or breaking.
You need to watch for:
• Any unusual flashing lights or floaters,
• Any increase in flashes or floaters,
• Any new symptoms (curtains).
8. Your retinal condition is _____________________________________________.
Your next appointment is __________________________________.
9. Please contact the Eye Clinic immediately at ( ) - if you see any changes.
Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
On weekends, go to the VA Urgent Care Clinic or local Emergency Room if needed.
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PERIPHERAL RETINAL DISEASE
Local VA Medical Facility Address
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