KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Individuals aged 40 and above, particularly those with high myopia (nearsightedness), a history of eye injury, or who have undergone eye surgery, are at a higher risk ...

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, ...

Retinal detachment is defined as the separation of the retina from the underlying choroid and retinal pigment epithelium. If left untreated, it can lead to vision loss. It leads to painless loss of ...

High myopia is more than thick lenses — it can also be a silent menace to eyesight. Those with very high glasses numbers are much more likely to develop retinal problems. Knowing these risks and getti ...

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is when the gel-like fluid inside the eye gets behind the retina and pushes it away from its supporting blood vessels. RRD is one type of retinal detachment (RD ...

Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Key Takeaways Dim vision can be a sign of several eye conditions like optic ...

The speed at which blindness occurs after retinal detachment varies based on a number of factors. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment to avoid blindness and other ...

Retinal health is crucial for vision, with diseases like AMD and diabetic retinopathy being leading causes of vision loss in ...

Well, it's recommended that most of us get an eye exam about every two years. But you know, the eyes are the window into the body, and many common medical problems can actually be seen in the eyes. Dr ...

Retinal Detachment is an emergency. Symptoms may include sudden flashes of light, "floaters," or even a shadow or curtain coming down to obscure part of your vision. Here two ophthalmologists are ...

Epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a semi-clear membrane that can form over your retina’s inner surface. It often causes minimal symptoms, but some people have vision loss or distorted vision. Your retina ...