A retinal tear occurs when the back lining of the eye gets a small hole or rip in it. This can lead to retinal detachment, a medical emergency in which the back layer of the eye becomes detached from ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - It can start with a few floaters or light flashes in your vision. While typically harmless, they can be signs of something more serious. Dr. Clayton Kirk, retina specialist ...

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 ...

A retinal tear can cause light flashes or a sudden increase in eye floaters. While a retinal tear is unlikely to damage vision, it can lead to serious complications such as retinal detachment. Retinal ...

Retinal Detachment is an emergency. Symptoms may include sudden flashes of light, "floaters," or even a shadow or curtain coming down to obscure part of your vision. Here two ophthalmologists are ...

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 ...

Emergency surgery is often necessary to repair a detached retina. Knowing what to expect while you recover can help you feel at ease. If you have a detached retina, you’ll need surgery to reattach it ...

There are many types of retinal diseases. These conditions can be caused by genes you inherit from your parents or from retinal damage that occurs throughout your life. Some types of retinal diseases ...