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The retina is a light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye that converts light into electrical signals, which are then sent to the brain to create vision. Retinal detachment happens when the ...

A 7-year-old Arabic girl presented to the emergency department with acute vision loss in the left eye that began that morning.She had a history of type 1 diabetes, strabismus, amblyopia with left ...

You should not expect to feel any pain in your eye due to retinal detachment. However, eye pain (along with head or face pain and bruising) can result from a causative injury. When a chronic medical ...

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the vitreous gel in the eye separates from the retina at the back of the eye, causing flashes and floaters.

Recognizing a detached retina and getting immediate treatment could save your eyesight. Learn more about the signs of retinal detachment.

Retinal detachment. A retinal detachment occurs when the retina, a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, pulls loose from its normal position.

A retinal tear is when a layer of cells at the back of your eye ruptures. Detachment is when the retina separates from the back of the eye. Both are emergencies.

A retinal tear is a small split or hole in the lining of the back of the eye. Read about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and why timely treatment is important.