Retinal detachment occurs when the retina, which is the innermost layer of the eyeball, moves away from the outer wall. If it isn’t repaired within 24-72 hours, retinal detachment may cause permanent ...

If you were to tell me that at the beginning of the year, I would spend half of it going blind, having eye surgery and dealing with various post-op complications, I would have laughed. No, seriously, ...

Support local journalism. A digital subscription is incredibly affordable and makes you the most informed person around. Click here and subscribe today. Retina is a thin layer of tissue in the back of ...

Lattice degeneration of the retina occurs when your retina gets thinner over time. About 10% of people experience this condition within their lifetime. It does not directly cause vision issues, but ...

A retinal tear is a small split or hole in the lining of the back of the eye. The condition is not painful and may not damage a person’s eyesight. However, a torn retina can progress to a retinal ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition. More than 40% of Americans can't see clearly at a distance because their eye is longer than normal. Usually myopia doesn't cause any problems ...

High myopia increases risk of retinal detachment during heavy lifting. Dr Ukey advises to avoid lifting weights over 10 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ROME — In this Healio Video Perspective from the FLORetina-ICOOR meeting, Caroline Baumal, MD, shares her tips ...

Blunt trauma to your eye can cause an injury known as a bruised retina, or commotio retinae. This usually heals on its own within a week or up to a month, though that largely depends on how severe the ...

Retinal tears can result from age-related changes to the eye, trauma and injuries, and complications from eye surgery. Retinal tears are a vision-disrupting condition that can affect the clarity of ...

Epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a semi-clear membrane that can form over your retina’s inner surface. It often causes minimal symptoms, but some people have vision loss or distorted vision. Your retina ...

The information provided in this Resource Guide was developed by the National Eye Institute (NEI) to help patients and their families in searching for general information about retinal detachment. An ...