When you think about protecting your health, you probably picture your heart, lungs, or even your skin. But what about your eyes, specifically, your retina? The retina is the thin, light-sensitive ...

A new study has for the first time tested the use of an artificial intelligence–powered eye scan in general practice clinics to screen patients for cardiovascular disease. Results of the research, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Posterior vitreous detachment initiates the formation of most retinal tears. Retinal lattice degeneration occurs ...

Lattice degeneration of the retina occurs when your retina gets thinner over time. About 10% of people experience this condition within their lifetime. It does not directly cause vision issues, but ...

Most of us visit optometrists and ophthalmologists to sharpen fuzzy vision, yet these eye care specialists help with so much ...

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, frequency, ...

Eye floaters are often harmless, but doctors say a sudden increase in these drifting spots could signal a serious retinal problem. Experts explain why more young adults are noticing floaters, the ...

The vitreous is the gel-like fluid that fills the eyes. It is full of minuscule fibers that attach to the retina. As people age, the vitreous fibers separate from the retina, which may affect vision.

Uncontrolled eye movements in children may signal nystagmus, a rare vision disorder where early diagnosis can protect ...