Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Key Takeaways Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the gel inside ...

If you were to tell me that at the beginning of the year, I would spend half of it going blind, having eye surgery and dealing with various post-op complications, I would have laughed. No, seriously, ...

Larsen, MDKey TakeawaysFlashing lights in your eyes could mean a problem with your retina, like a detachment or tear.If you see frequent flashes or jagged lightning, visit an eye doctor ...

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 ...

If your retina begins bleeding, it’s considered a retinal hemorrhage. If you have a hemorrhage, it simply means you’re bleeding from somewhere. Hemorrhages can be external — such as a bloody nose or a ...

Retinal hemorrhage is the medical term for bleeding in the retina. There are various types of retinal hemorrhages, including vitreous, intraretinal, and subretinal bleeds. The retina is a layer of ...

A detached retina is an emergency. If not treated promptly, you may completely lose eyesight. A detached retina is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. This injury happens when the ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...