Retinal detachment
MONDO:0008375An eye emergency condition which may lead to blindness if left untreated. It is characterized by the separation of the inner retina layers from the underlying pigment epithelium. Causes include trauma, advanced diabetes mellitus, high myopia, and choroid tumors. Symptoms include sudden appearance of floaters, sudden light flushes, and blurred vision.
Also known as: detached retina, retina, detached, retinal detachment
64 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 28 tagged with Retinal detachment itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Retinal detachment
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Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment 23 trials
1 sub-type
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Retinal perforation 18 trials
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Could a common supplement protect eyesight after retinal detachment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking nicotinamide riboside (a vitamin B3-like supplement) can help preserve vision in people with a detached retina affecting the macula (central vision). Participants take the supplement or a placebo daily for 20 weeks, starting at diagnosis. The goal …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Center for Eye Research Australia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Eye surgery showdown: which oil removal method is safer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two techniques for removing silicone oil from the eye after retinal detachment repair. About 200 people who previously had silicone oil placed in their eye will be randomly assigned to one of two removal methods: a special vitrectomy machine or a spring-loaded…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Laser eye surgery could prevent blindness in rare genetic condition
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a laser treatment called OSC/SS to prevent retinal detachment in people with Stickler Syndrome, a genetic condition that raises the risk of vision loss. About 500 children and adults will receive the procedure in one or both eyes and be followed for 5 years. Rese…
Sponsor: Helen Keller Eye Research Foundation • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple eye drop stop blindness after retinal detachment?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether netarsudil eye drops can prevent proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), a scarring condition that can cause retinal detachment surgery to fail. Researchers will check how much of the drug reaches the back of the eye and whether it is safe. The trial enrol…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Which eye surgery machine is faster? new study puts UNITY VCS to the test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical systems used for combined cataract and vitrectomy eye surgeries. The UNITY VCS system is being tested against the CONSTELLATION system to see which one surgeons find more efficient in real-world operating rooms. About 180 adults needing combined e…
Sponsor: Alcon Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Silicone-Filled eyes put Eye-Measuring tools to the test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether optical and ultrasound biometry can reliably measure the eye's structures in people whose eyes have been filled with silicone oil after retinal detachment surgery. One hundred participants will have their eyes measured before and one month after su…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for protein clues in common eye diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects fluid and blood samples from 260 people with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or retinal detachment, plus healthy controls. Researchers will analyze proteins in these samples to identify markers that could help diagnose or track these ey…
Sponsor: Fondazione G.B. Bietti, IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Eye surgery liquid may reduce post-op vision distortion
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a liquid called perfluorocarbon (PFCL) during retinal detachment surgery changes how the retina shifts after reattachment. About 292 adults with a detached retina that affects central vision will be randomly assigned to surgery with or without PF…
Sponsor: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Timing of eye membrane peeling may affect complication risk after retinal detachment surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 people with uncomplicated retinal detachment who need surgery. Doctors will peel a thin membrane from the back of the eye either during the first surgery or later when silicone oil is removed. The goal is to see which timing leads to fewer complications.
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Eye surgery study could unlock secrets of blinding diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing how blood flow at the back of the eye changes after a type of retinal detachment surgery called scleral buckling. Researchers hope these observations will help them better understand other eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration. The study w…
Sponsor: Singapore National Eye Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Super-Scope for eyes: imaging trial spots hidden clues in blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a high-resolution imaging system to see tiny structures in the eye that routine tools cannot detect. Researchers will scan 1,200 people with various eye conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand diseases like glaucoma, diabetes, and reti…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie des Quinze-Vingts • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New microscope camera could make eye surgery safer and more precise
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special microscope that takes live 3D images inside the eye during surgery. It aims to help surgeons see better when treating conditions like retinal detachment, macular holes, and cataracts. About 262 people will take part, including healthy volunteers and sur…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC