Often triggered by trauma or blow to the eye, several studies have shown that there is also a genetic component that may make some people more prone to retinal detachment than others. A clear indication of that is that retinal detachment runs in families.

What is the most common cause of retinal detachment?

Rhegmatogenous: The most common cause of retinal detachment happens when there's a small tear in your retina. Eye fluid called vitreous can travel through the tear and collect behind the retina. It then pushes the retina away, detaching it from the back of your eye.

Is retinal detachment a genetic disorder?

There is now ample evidence that retinal disorders related to RRD carry a genetic component. Case reports and twin studies have shown that retinal dialysis, idiopathic giant tears, lattice degeneration, and myopia can aggregate in families or can show a remarkable resemblance among relatives.