Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the gel inside your eye separates from the retina. Symptoms of PVD include floaters and flashes of light in your vision. If you have a sudden increase ...

One of the most common vision changes we face as we age is bothersome flashes and eye floaters. In some cases, the little streaks of light and black spots don't mean anything, but other times they can ...

"I was told during a fundus examination that I have lattice degeneration of the retina. Will I get a retinal detachment?"It is not uncommon for people to feel anxious when they are told this. However, ...

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New-onset vitreous floaters, with or without flashes, confer an increased risk for retinal detachment (RD), according to a study published in the March issue of the Annals of Family Medicine. Bart van ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Retinal re-detachment after cataract extraction can still occur in patients who previously underwent pars plana ...

The hereditary connective tissue disorder known as Stickler syndrome is a multisystem condition that commonly involves the eyes. Retinal detachment (RD) is one of the most notable occurrences, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 73-year-old man who had worn glasses since the age of 12 until a successful laser surgery from 22 years ago, which resulted in near 20/20 vision. My vision has changed little ...