More patients who had localized prophylactic argon laser treatment for retinal degeneration had detached retinas after cataract surgery than those who had no prior laser treatment. However, ...

FREIBURG, Germany - A recent long-term trial attempted to diagnose and treat capillary angiomas early in the asymptomatic stage. In particular, the trial looked at patients suffering from von ...

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 detached retina is a medical emergency requiring immediate care. Surgery is the most common treatment to restore circulation to the retina and prevent permanent vision loss. Retinal detachment is a ...

In a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine, a leading ophthalmologist writes that a high probability of reattachment and visual improvement is possible by using one of three currently ...

Current methods of treating the avascular retina with laser photocoagulation for severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) are not completely effective in the reduction of visual morbidity. We report a ...

There is no increased risk of tractional retinal detachment (TRD) associated with anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) intravitreal injection only, compared with laser-only therapy, nor with ...

Retinal detachment occurs when the retina, a thin layer of tissue located at the back of the eye, peels away from its normal ...

Tractional retinal detachment occurs if scar tissue in the eye causes the retina to move out of position. It requires immediate medical attention. The retina is a light-sensitive layer of cells at the ...

Savannah Guthrie was not on TODAY Wednesday because she is undergoing retinal detachment surgery on her right eye following an accident involving her 3-year-old son late last month. Craig Melvin and ...