Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment risk factors include the following:
Nearsightedness (myopia)
Previous retinal detachment
Family history of retinal detachment
Previous eye surgery, such as cataract surgery
Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)
Certain eye diseases like lattice degeneration (thinning of the retina) or diabetic retinopathy
Eye trauma from accidents or sports injuries