The retina is the layer of cells positioned at the back of your eyeball. This layer senses the light that comes into your eyeball and sends signals to your brain. The key retina parts include the rods ...

Eye floaters can be a sign of retinal detachment, but there are many other causes. Some surgeries may help remove eye floaters that result from a detached retina. Eye floaters are when you see specks, ...

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 ...

It may begin as a few dark specks or wavy lines floating across the field of vision, or lightning-like flashes in the corner of the eye. Although painless and often no cause for alarm, such symptoms ...

Lattice degeneration of the retina occurs when your retina gets thinner over time. About 10% of people experience this condition within their lifetime. It does not directly cause vision issues, but ...

(1) For Apple's screen technology, see Retina Display. (2) A display technology that beams images directly onto a person's retina. In the early stages of development as of 2025, a virtual retinal ...

A retinal tear is a small split or hole in the lining of the back of the eye. The condition is not painful and may not damage a person’s eyesight. However, a torn retina can progress to a retinal ...

Early diagnosis is critical for effective treatment and to maximize the chances of a successful recovery. If doctors suspect TRD, they will treat it as a medical emergency. The effectiveness of the ...