DETACHMENT OF THE CHOROID.
The choroid is detached from the sclera by exudates, blood effusions, or blows with blunt articles. The lesion is especially common in recurrent ophthalmia, choroiditis, and cyclitis. The ophthalmoscope will show the detached portion as a rounded elevation on the otherwise smooth concave surface, with normal or diminished intraocular tension. A tumor of the choroid is usually associated with increase of tension. After inflammation has been subdued these cases may be left to rest and time, and will often recover through absorption of the exudate. Rupture of the choroid from violence is to be similarly dealt with.