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 ...

Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, ODMedically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD Maintaining eye health is top of mind for many. The retina plays an important role in how well your eyes work.

There are two types of RD: rhegmatogenous and nonrhegmatogenous. The distinguishing characteristic is the presence or absence of a full-thickness retinal break (rhegma) (Figure 1). In ...

Any disorder that affects the retina or the light-sensitive structure that sits in the back of the eye is considered a ...