As with retinal tears, the vitreous inside of the eye shrinks as we age. As it continues to shrink, a small portion of retinal tissue may be torn off of the retina, leading to a retinal hole. If left ...

Tractional retinal detachment occurs when the retina comes away from the back wall of the eye due to scarring. This can occur due to diabetic retinopathy, eye diseases, or eye trauma.

Retinal detachment happens when an injury causes the retina to peel away from the wall of the eye. It can happen quickly, or a small tear can continue to progress over time until the retina detaches.

For small atrophic retinal holes that have no symptoms, have no fluid noted "leaking" into them, and when there is no history of retinal detachment (RD, as discussed below) in the other eye, the ...

Secondary retinal detachment can occur due to injury, trauma, or another condition. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment here.

To evaluate the visual and anatomical results of surgery for macular hole-related retinal detachment (MHRD) after phacoemulsification cataract extraction. Data for all patients who underwent ...

For small atrophic retinal holes that have no symptoms, have no fluid noted "leaking" into them, and when there is no history of retinal detachment (RD, as discussed below) in the other eye, the ...

This article explores the chances of going blind from retinal detachment, how much time you have to get treated, and whether treatment can restore eyesight. We also cover warning signs, preparing ...

The study included 23 patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) who underwent treatment for concomitant macular holes with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV).

Dr. Landa says retinal detachment can occur weeks or months after the initial injury, so it’s important for people who have had facial injuries to recognize the warning signs and seek treatment.