Tractional retinal detachment occurs if scar tissue in the eye causes the retina to move out of position. It requires immediate medical attention. The retina is a light-sensitive layer of cells at the ...

Retinal detachment, a condition that afflicts about 10,000 Americans each year, puts an individual at risk for vision loss or blindness. In a new study in today's issue of the New England Journal of ...

Scleral buckle surgery with intraoperative cryotherapy or postoperative laser photocoagulation yielded comparable long-term visual outcomes in eyes with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, a study ...

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 ...

Question: What is a retinal detachment? Answer: A retinal detachment occurs when the retina is pulled away from its normal position. This is a very serious problem that almost always causes blindness ...

Scientists have created a biocompatible artificial vitreous body derived from algae-derived carbohydrates. It's taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the ...

It's taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the exam. The belief is rooted in the idea that the slippery nature of seaweed may cause people to slip and falter ...

STOCKHOLM — Genetic testing, although valuable for confirming the diagnosis of Stickler syndrome and identifying at-risk relatives, does not inform the optimal timing for providing prophylactic ...

Savannah Guthrie was not on TODAY Wednesday because she is undergoing retinal detachment surgery on her right eye following an accident involving her 3-year-old son late last month. Craig Melvin and ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: I have never seen you write about retinal detachment. It's an important topic. I'd like to tell your readers what happened to me. Since I was in the eighth grade, I have worn glasses ...