Nimesh A. Patel, MD, explains why myopia-related retinal detachments are appearing earlier and how routine exams can catch ...

At Retina Society 2026, Eileen Hwang, MD, PhD, discusses a meta-analysis finding a 1.78 times higher retinal detachment rate ...

A dark shadow that seems to move across the field of vision can feel like a strange visual glitch. It may be tempting to ...

The speed at which blindness occurs after retinal detachment varies based on a number of factors. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment to avoid blindness and other ...

About 1 in 20 people who have had a laser procedure to patch a retinal tear will have another retinal tear or, worse, a retinal detachment after they have cataract surgery, an analysis of a large ...

While recovering from retinal detachment, people may need to avoid sudden head movements and certain activities, such as heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, or flying in an airplane. Retinal detachment ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Having a previous retinal event may be a risk factor for a recurrence after cataract surgery. A greater duration ...

Retinal Detachment is an emergency. Symptoms may include sudden flashes of light, "floaters," or even a shadow or curtain coming down to obscure part of your vision. Here two ophthalmologists are ...