Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD Key Takeaways A detached retina is an eye emergency that can lead to blindness if ...

Eye floaters are small dark spots or wisps that move slowly across your vision. They are most often caused by aging, and many people get them after the age of 50. However, eye floaters can also be a ...

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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes that affects the retina lining the inner eye. The condition can result in changes to blood vessels in the eye, which may damage the ...

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Eye specialists are urging citizens to undergo regular retina examinations to prevent long-term vision problems, citing a rise in retinal disorders among adults and seniors. Retina, the ...

Retinas function like a camera, gathering information about light, motion, colors and images and sending them to our brains, instead a digital card or film, allowing us to see. That’s why retinal ...

The eyes are often said to be a window to the soul. This study suggests they may offer a better view of the mind. In A ...

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 ...

Google AI has made a breakthrough: successfully predicting cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes simply from images of the retina, with no blood draws or other tests necessary.

Retinal detachment is when the retina detaches from the supporting tissue at the back of the eye. Secondary, or exudative, retinal detachment occurs in response to another condition, such as ...

Have you ever stood up too fast or rubbed your eyes, only to notice that your vision was covered in flashes of light? You may have described it or heard it described as “seeing stars.” The medical ...