Ophthalmologists perform a dilated fundus examination to diagnose retinal tears. Dilating drops widen the pupil to allow ...

A detached retina occurs when the retina, a layer of tissue that covers most of the back of the eye, separates from its anchored position. Eye trauma is the most common cause, and the symptoms—blurred ...

One of the most common vision changes we face as we age is bothersome flashes and eye floaters. In some cases, the little ...

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] Often when my brothers or I made mistakes as ...

Are you experiencing sudden eye floaters? While often harmless, experts explain when these visual disturbances could signal a ...

Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can expect a fairly brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and ...

Vitreous hemorrhage is bleeding in the inner chamber of your eye that contains a colorless gel called vitreous humor. It’s a complication of many eye conditions like retinal tears or eye injury.

If I could use one word to sum up my eye health journey, it would be long. Not hard, excruciating or annoying—long. The ...

Retinal detachment, also known as a detached retina, is a serious eye condition that affects your vision and can lead to blindness if left untreated. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it is generally ...