Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] Often when my brothers or I made mistakes as ...

A detached retina occurs when the retina, a layer of tissue that covers most of the back of the eye, separates from its anchored position. Eye trauma is the most common cause, and the symptoms—blurred ...

Tractional retinal detachment occurs if scar tissue in the eye causes the retina to move out of position. It requires immediate medical attention. The retina is a light-sensitive layer of cells at the ...

Vitreous hemorrhage is bleeding in the inner chamber of your eye that contains a colorless gel called vitreous humor. It’s a complication of many eye conditions like retinal tears or eye injury.

Lattice degeneration is a thinning of your peripheral retina over time. Its exact cause is unknown. Lattice degeneration can cause retinal detachment in some people, which can lead to blindness. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Having a previous retinal event may be a risk factor for a recurrence after cataract surgery. A greater duration ...

A St. Michael's retinal surgeon and researcher has developed a new, minimally-invasive technique to repair retinal detachment that requires no incisions and can be done in the ophthalmologist's office ...