Objectives: At the conclusion of this conference the resident/student should have an understanding of peripheral retinal abnormalities and should be able to

Describe the epidemiology, causes, characteristics and management of peripheral retinal conditions including:

• Retinal Breaks

• Retinal Detachments

• Retinoschisis

Reading Assignment:  Please read the sections covering Peripheral Retinal Abnormalities in the Retina and Vitreous volume of the BCSC. Also, please see the article at http://www.ophed.com/node/2741.