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The areas finest Retinal Specialist office. Located at the back of the eye, the retina is attached to the vitreous, the gel-like substance that makes up for most of the eye's volume. Although the vitreous begins as a thick substance with a firm shape, the consistency of the gel changes and becomes thinner and more watery as we age. A change in the shape of the vitreous can cause it to pull away from the retina and leave a tear. A retinal tear leaves the retina unprotected and can allow fluid to travel between the retina and the wall, which may lead to retinal detachment. Retina Conditions: ?Flashing Lights and Floaters ?Macular Degeneration ?Retinal Detachment ?Retinal Tear Our Retina Specialists ?Dan P. Montzka, M.D. ?Nandesh Patel, M.D. ?M. Kohlhepp, M.D.