A 30-year-old female presents with vision loss, pain, and a 'curtain falling' sensation in her right eye after being hit by a high-speed tennis ball. On examination, there is a retinal detachment. What should be the course of action?
This patient has a retinal detachment, an ophthalmic emergency that requires immediate surgical intervention. Urgent referral to an ophthalmologist is necessary. Prior to surgical intervention, the patient should avoid activities that might exacerbate the detachment, such as reading, bending over, or strenuous physical activity.