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 ...

The retina is the innermost layer of the eye, and it features many light-sensitive photoreceptor cells. These cells detect light and convert it into electrical signals, which travel through the optic ...

Under the right conditions, a human eye can look as if it is filled with tiny stars or shimmering tinsel. That sparkle is not ...

Acute zonal occult outer retinopathy (AZOOR) is a rare retinal disorder of uncertain aetiology that primarily affects young to middle-aged individuals, with a marked female preponderance. The ...

A patient who took a high dose of the erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil citrate developed long-term, and possibly irreversible, retinal damage with bilateral multicolored photopsia (perceived ...

10:36, Thu, Jan 27, 2022 Updated: 10:36, Thu, Jan 27, 2022 The expression goes ‘the eyes are the windows to the soul’. They are also key indicators to one’s health. With age, the lenses of the eyes ...

A vitreous detachment by itself does not cause any visual problems. However, it is associated with a significant number of patients who have retinal tears or the formation of a macular hole. These are ...

MANILA, Philippines - Boxers risk their life and limb — and their vision too — whenever they go up the ring to fight. Vision loss resulting from retinal detachment or RD is always a sword of Damocles ...

Retinal tear surgery and retinal detachment surgery are distinct medical procedures. The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eyes. Your eye lens focuses light onto ...

A detached retina is a medical emergency requiring immediate care. Surgery is the most common treatment to restore circulation to the retina and prevent permanent vision loss. Retinal detachment is a ...