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 ...

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is when the gel-like fluid inside the eye gets behind the retina and pushes it away from its supporting blood vessels. RRD is one type of retinal detachment (RD ...

Faster thinning of cpRNFL and mGCIPL is associated with visual field progression in glaucoma, with rates of –1.02 and –1.04 ...

A small study found that decreased retinal vascular density identified by optical coherence tomography angiography may be linked to faster visual field loss at extended follow-up. Glaucoma is ...

There are three main types of retinal detachment, determined by the exact mechanism that caused the detachment. Your retina is the innermost layer of the back of your eye. It plays a critical role in ...

In the specialized fields of ophthalmologyand optometry, doctors measure sight by having you focus on a central point while keeping your head still. You’ll also be able to see above and below the ...

The Cambridge Prophylactic Cryotherapy Protocol was developed with the rationale of preventing retinal detachment related to giant retinal tear, to which these patients are so prone. We have ...

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 ...