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 ...

Tears of the retina are fairly common and they can lead to blindness. Fortunately, there's a quick and nearly-painless repair method that requires a few zaps of a laser. Dr. Chen, an ophthalmological ...

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 ...

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 ...

A detached retina is an emergency. If not treated promptly, you may completely lose eyesight. A detached retina is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. This injury happens when the ...

The Today co-host suffered from a form of retinal detachment after her son hit her in the eye with a toy train Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything from the NFL ...

Scientists have created a biocompatible artificial vitreous body derived from algae-derived carbohydrates. It's taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the ...

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 ...

STOCKHOLM — Genetic testing, although valuable for confirming the diagnosis of Stickler syndrome and identifying at-risk relatives, does not inform the optimal timing for providing prophylactic ...