Retinal tears and detachments occur most often in those who are
A)nearsighted.
B)farsighted.
C)diabetic.
D)patients with no history of eye disease.

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nearsighted.
Retinal tears and detachments occur most often in those who are nearsighted. If a patient comes in complaining of floaters and/or a "veil" or "curtain of darkness," whether or not they are nearsighted should be included in the battery of questions asked by the ophthalmic assistant during history taking.

Retinal Tears and Detachments Occur Most Often in Those Who