If a retinal detachment separates photoreceptors from the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), which consequence follows, hindering vision?

💡 Explanation

Photoreceptor outer segments rely on the RPE for nutrient supply and waste removal, so detachment prevents metabolic waste transfer via diffusion. Consequently, photoreceptors degrade due to toxic buildup, therefore vision is impaired, rather than pressure or lens changes causing the problem.

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