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.

Sometimes your retina pulls away from its normal spot in the eye. This is called retinal detachment. Learn about the three different types: rhegmatogenous, exudative, and traction.

Blunt eye trauma can cause bruises and scarring of the retina. Following a blunt trauma, tears can develop and lead to blinding retinal detachments at any time in life. Symptoms of retinal detachment ...

ATHENS, Greece — Retinal re-detachment following cataract extraction remains significant in patients who have previously undergone pars plana vitrectomy for retinal detachment, according to a study.

Retinal tears and retinal detachment A retinal tear or break is any tear leading to a discontinuity in the full thickness of the retina.

A significant proportion of patients with previously treated retinal tears developed new tears or detachments after cataract surgery, with over 60% of these episodes occurring within the first year.

Patients suffering from bullous retinal detachment may have a new, non-invasive alternative to surgical intervention in the form of photodynamic therapy (PDT).

It always seems like the best things in life are short-lived. And so it goes for our best friends too. We owe it to them to be more understanding when curling up on the couch, which is preferred over ...

Retinal detachment is a medical emergency. Left untreated, you could permanently lose your eyesight. Prompt treatment is crucial.

This observational, retrospective study of transconjunctival prophylactic cryotherapy in persons with type 1 Stickler syndrome provides evidence that the procedure prevents retinal detachment.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Retinal detachment repair in pediatric patients yielded favorable anatomic and visual outcomes compared with no intervention, according to a poster presented at the Women in ...

Retinal tears can lead to retinal detachment, or detachment can occur due to other causes. Learn the symptoms, treatment, and outlook for these conditions.