Northern New Zealand Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Study: epidemiology and risk factors

Background: The incidence of retinal detachment in New Zealand is not currently documented in the literature. This study sought to determine the annual incidence of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) and associated risk factors in northern New Zealand. Methods: Epidemiological and clinical data were collected for all patients presenting with a RRD in a 12‐month interval in a confined geographical area of New Zealand. Results: One hundred...