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Subtle changes in the eyes can reveal serious health issues like dementia, diabetes, and high cholesterol. The eyes can ...

Retinal re-detachment following cataract extraction remains significant in patients who have previously undergone pars plana ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) AMD is a common eye condition that happens as you get older. It affects the macula, ...

In contrast, pseudophakic RRDs may have multiple tears, which are usually very small and more difficult to locate (Figure 3). A giant retinal tear is defined as a tear involving at least one ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A new study found that using screens for more than an hour a day increased the risk of ...

For example, small retinal tears or partial detachments may be repairable with laser therapy or cryotherapy. Significant retinal detachments, however, typically require surgery to reattach the ...

causing the gel to pull away from your retina and optic nerve. As a result, you can get a tear in your retina or a hole in your eye nerve. Most people get PVD at age 50 or older, and it's very ...