New-onset vitreous floaters, with or without flashes, confer an increased risk for retinal detachment (RD), according to a study published in the March issue of the Annals of Family Medicine. Bart van ...

Background: Data from ophthalmology practices showed that experiencing newly emerging floaters in vision is more strongly associated with retinal tears than experiencing flashes. However, these ...

The NHS says it could be a process called posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) when the gel in your eye changes. And while that’s pretty much harmless it could also be caused by retinal detachment in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rates of endophthalmitis, retinal tear/detachment and hemorrhage were low. Vitrectomy remains a reasonable ...

Eye floaters are small, shadowy shapes or thread-like strands that drift across your vision, often most noticeable against bright or plain backgrounds. These common visual disturbances, medically ...

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 ...

The speed at which blindness occurs after retinal detachment varies based on a number of factors. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment to avoid blindness and other ...

Have you ever seen small spots, threads, or web-like shapes drifting across your vision? These are called eye floaters, a common experience for many, especially as they age. Usually harmless, floaters ...

A retinal tear occurs when a break develops in the layer of light-detecting cells in the back of the eye. This layer is called your retina. Retinal detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from ...

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 ...