The retina is a thin piece of tissue that sits on the back wall of the eye, says Brian VanderBeek, MD, an ophthalmologist at Penn Medicine and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Hospital of ...

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 ...

Seeing flashing lights in the corner of one or both eyes can occur with migraine or result from trauma, detached retina, or other problems. The flashes of light may vary in shape, color, frequency, ...

‌Scleral buckling, also known as belt buckling, is a type of surgery used to repair retinal detachment and bring your eyesight back. Retinal detachment happens when the retina, a thin layer of cells ...

What experts want you to know about the squigglies in your vision - Eye ‘floaters’ are generally harmless - until they’re a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...