Have had glaucoma, cataract, or other eye surgery. Take medications for glaucoma that make the pupil size small. Had a severe eye injury. Had a retinal detachment or a tear in another eye.

There are two types of RD: rhegmatogenous and nonrhegmatogenous. The distinguishing characteristic is the presence or absence of a full-thickness retinal break (rhegma) (Figure 1). In ...

Tashi was referred to a specialist in Southern California who at the time was the only ophthalmologist in California, to ...

Retinal detachment needs to be treated as soon as possible for good visual recovery. Its surgery involves sealing of the hole or tear responsible for the detachment.

This outpatient procedure is a safe and effective way to improve your vision—and many patients say it’s life-changing.

When the capsule breaks, the surgery instantly turns from a fairly ... Third, PCT greatly increases the risk for eventual retinal detachment (RD), likely due to the anterior movement of the ...

The Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine is a funded ... The fellow sees and works up at least 300 cases of operable retinal detachment and another 400-500 ...