Detached retina

The retina is a thin delicate membrane which transmits light and images from the lens to the optic nerve and thus to the brain. However, the retina can occasionally separate from the rest of the eye in which case it is called a detached retina. This can be complete or partial and can be due to trauma, tumours or haemorrhages. Treatment usually involves surgical repair.

What information should my client provide?

Your customer should complete Eye disorders fast-track questionnaire.

Likely acceptance terms

Life cover
Normal rates once underlying disease has been excluded; otherwise refer to underwriting.

Specified illness cover, income protection
Normal rates with loss of vision exclusion once underlying disease has been excluded; otherwise refer to underwriting.

Hospital cash cover, accident cover, contribution cover
Normal rates with loss of vision exclusion once underlying disease has been excluded; otherwise refer to underwriting.

Please note that likely acceptance terms are indicative only and cases are subject to full underwriting.