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 ...

Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Key Takeaways A retinal tear can lead to a dangerous condition called retinal detachment, which is an emergency.Symptoms of a retinal tear include flashes, ...

A large database study of eyes that had retinal detachment surgery supports what smaller studies have found: People on ...

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] Often when my brothers or I made mistakes as ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Surgeon volume and practice volume were not linked with revision. Giant retinal tear and complex vitrectomy were ...

Retinal detachment may sound rare, but it is a real risk, especially if you are over 40, highly myopic (short-sighted) or have a family history of eye problems. Once it happens, time is your most ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — On a special episode of Nyberg, News 8’s Darren Kramer joined long-time colleague Ann Nyberg to talk about retinal detachment, something he’s been dealing with for over a ...