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=== Other Risk Factors === Less frequently, rhegmatogenous retinal detachments can occur without PVD. Risk factors for retinal detachment that are not related to posterior vitreous detachment include: * '''Family history of retinal detachment'''<ref name=":7" /> * '''Previous retinal detachment in the other eye<ref name=":1" />'''<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> * '''[[Lattice degeneration]]:''' Thinning of the retina, which increases its susceptibility to breaks or tears.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Lattice Degeneration - Patients - The American Society of Retina Specialists |url=https://www.asrs.org/patients/retinal-diseases/36/lattice-degeneration |access-date=2024-12-06 |website=www.asrs.org}}</ref> * '''Cystic [[retinal tuft]]:''' A small, raised spot present on the retina from birth that increases the risk for tears and detachment.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" />
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