Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW ORLEANS — Pars plana vitrectomy has a similar success rate to scleral buckle or pars plana vitrectomy with ...

Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is a severe complication of retinal detachment, which can be treated surgically by relaxing retinectomy. In this study, we describe patients with severe inferior ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Recurrent retinal detachment with proliferative vitreoretinopathy can be effectively managed ...

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 ...

Tornambe published experiences in 302 eyes, in which he found a single injection attachment rate of 68% and a final attachment rate after reoperations of 95%, with a minimum follow-up of 6 months. He ...

Early diagnosis is critical for effective treatment and to maximize the chances of a successful recovery. If doctors suspect TRD, they will treat it as a medical emergency. The effectiveness of the ...

A large database study of eyes that had retinal detachment surgery supports what smaller studies have found: People on ...

Retinal detachment occurs when the retina, a thin layer of tissue located at the back of the eye, peels away from its normal ...

The vitreous is the gel-like fluid that fills the eyes. It is full of minuscule fibers that attach to the retina. As people age, the vitreous fibers separate from the retina. As this happens, a person ...

A detached retina is an emergency. If not treated promptly, you may completely lose eyesight. A detached retina is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. This injury happens when the ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...