The retina is a layer of tissue at the back of the eye that converts visual images into nerve impulses in the brain. Injuries to the eye can cause layers of the retina to separate, which is known as a ...

Retinal vascular occlusion (RVO) occurs when small veins in the back of the eye become blocked, and blood cannot flow through them. The condition can affect vision but does not cause total blindness.

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 ...

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 ...

The retina is a light-sensitive layer of tissue lining the back of the eye. Healthy development and function of the retina is critical for normal vision. Vision develops over several years, with ...

A retinal tear occurs when a break develops in the layer of light-detecting cells in the back of the eye. This layer is called your retina. Retinal detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from ...

Retinal tears can result from age-related changes to the eye, trauma and injuries, and complications from eye surgery. Retinal tears are a vision-disrupting condition that can affect the clarity of ...

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 ...