The retina is a layer of tissue at the back of the eye that converts visual images into nerve impulses in the brain. Injuries to the eye can cause layers of the retina to separate, which is known as a ...

A lot of the tech you see on crowd-funding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo may seem trivial, but sometimes, incredibly useful and life-changing technology makes its way onto the sites. Take the ...

The eyes are often said to be a window to the soul. This study suggests they may offer a better view of the mind. In A Nutshell Researchers found that twisted retinal blood vessels and arterial-venous ...

Your eyes are more than just windows to the soul — they’re also mirrors of your health. Subtle changes in the way they look, feel, or function can be early warning signs of deeper issues. From liver ...

Retinal tear surgery and retinal detachment surgery are distinct medical procedures. The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eyes. Your eye lens focuses light onto ...

If your retina begins bleeding, it’s considered a retinal hemorrhage. If you have a hemorrhage, it simply means you’re bleeding from somewhere. Hemorrhages can be external — such as a bloody nose or a ...

Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with advanced dry macular degeneration. The hair-thin patch replaces damaged retinal ...

A common eye surgery gel is restoring sight in people with hypotony, a rare eye condition, offering new hope for vision ...