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Over the course of an individual’s lifetime, the vitreous inside of the eye shrinks. As it continues to shrink, a portion of retinal tissue may stay attached to the vitreous, leading to a retinal tear. If left untreated, a tear may lead to retinal detachment. With treatment, the damage usually can be repaired.

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