Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD A detached retina occurs when the retina, a layer of tissue that covers most of ...

Detached retina means lifting away of the retina from the back of the eye. The retina is a sensitive tissue made up of nerve cells called rods and cones. The retina is present in the backside of ...

The two most important factors in the development of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment are retinal breaks and vitreous traction. The two goals of retinal reattachment surgery are to seal all ...

Seeing flashing lights in the corner of one or both eyes can occur with migraine or result from trauma, detached retina, or other problems. The flashes of light may vary in shape, color ...

The following is a summary of “Cystoid Macular Edema Following Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair Surgery: Incidence, Pathogenesis, Risk Factors and Treatment,” published in the February 2025 ...