Q: I had a routine eye exam by my ophthalmologist, and she found I had an atrophic retinal hole in the outside part of my eye. She said not to worry about it and we would just follow it for now. But I ...

Laser treatments are used to slow and stop the progression of diabetic retinopathy. These procedures aren’t painful, but they do require numbing drops beforehand ...

Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can expect a fairly brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and ...

A macular hole may progress through four stages, each with different features. An early stage hole may resolve without treatment, while a later stage hole typically requires surgery. The macula is a ...

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 ...

Japanese researchers have successfully used a transplant of human stem cells to close a hole in a key part of a monkey's retina. They say the achievement could pave the way for better treatment of ...

When vision deteriorates, it's easy to dismiss it as just 'getting older.' However, it could be a sign of retinal disease, ...

Diabetic macular edema treatment options include anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections and laser therapy, with patient-specific factors guiding the best approach. What are the ...