Articles categorized under "Retina and Vitreous"

Macular Edema

Macular edema is the swelling of the macula, the small area of the retina responsible for central vision. The edema is... View Article


Detached and Torn Retina

A retinal detachment is a very serious problem that usually causes blindness unless treated. The appearance of flashing lights, floating... View Article


Uveitis

The uvea is the middle layer in the eye sandwiched between the retina (innermost layer) and the sclera (outermost layer).... View Article


Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma, a malignant tumor that grows in the retina, the layer of light-sensing cells in the back of the eye,... View Article


Retinopathy of Prematurity

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) damages premature babies’ retinas, the layer of light-sensitive cells lining the back of the eye. ROP... View Article


Erectile Dysfunction Drugs

Ophthalmologists are cautioning patients about visual side effects caused by medications for erectile dysfunction (impotence). These drugs relax the smooth... View Article