The retina is a layer of tissue at the back of the eye that converts visual images into nerve impulses in the brain. Injuries to the eye can cause layers of the retina to separate, which is known as a ...

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is when the gel-like fluid inside the eye gets behind the retina and pushes it away from its supporting blood vessels. RRD is one type of retinal detachment (RD ...

In an individual with a retinal detachment the retina becomes separated from its underlying support tissue. In the area of the detachment vision is lost (right), the area of vision loss depends on the ...

Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Key Takeaways A retinal tear can lead to a dangerous condition called retinal detachment, which is an emergency.Symptoms of a retinal tear include flashes, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The Gisbert Richard Lecture, delivered at the virtual Euretina congress by Heinrich Heimann, MD, focused on ...

Discover the causes of eye floaters, why they occur, when they signify serious eye conditions, and expert advice on what to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Ganglion cell inner plexiform layer predicted visual field worsening in late-stage glaucoma, whereas retinal ...

A large database study of eyes that had retinal detachment surgery supports what smaller studies have found: People on statins have fewer post-op complications.

STOCKHOLM — Genetic testing, although valuable for confirming the diagnosis of Stickler syndrome and identifying at-risk relatives, does not inform the optimal timing for providing prophylactic ...