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 ...

Your eyes are relatively small parts of your body, but they’re immensely complex. Your eyes are full of dozens of different parts, all of which work together to produce your vision. One of the most ...

For generations, adults with amblyopia were told their vision loss was permanent, a childhood problem that medicine could not ...

A hole in the retina is a small opening that forms in the light-sensitive part of the eye. Such holes can develop anywhere in the retina but may occur in the center, an area called the macula. The ...

What Is Retinal Vein Occlusion? Arteries supply the retina with blood, and veins carry blood away. Sometimes, a vein becomes partially or completely blocked. This is called retinal vein occlusion, or ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to ...

A detached retina is when the retina peels away or detaches from its support tissue at the back of the eye. Symptoms include flashes of light and other vision changes. A detached retina is a medical ...

Early diagnosis is critical for effective treatment and to maximize the chances of a successful recovery. If doctors suspect TRD, they will treat it as a medical emergency. The effectiveness of the ...