Research reveals how close human vision comes to sensing the smallest possible unit of light. Here’s why that matters for ...

Eye floaters can be a sign of retinal detachment, but there are many other causes. Some surgeries may help remove eye floaters that result from a detached retina. Eye floaters are when you see specks, ...

A hole in the retina is a small opening that forms in the light-sensitive part of the eye. Such holes can develop anywhere in the retina but may occur in the center, an area called the macula. The ...

The retina is a light-sensitive layer of tissue lining the back of the eye. Healthy development and function of the retina is critical for normal vision. Vision develops over several years, with ...

Thinning of the eye's retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) appears to be a strong predictor of cognitive decline, new research shows. Investigators found healthy individuals with RNFL thinning were twice ...

Researchers at the University of Twente and Radboudumc are developing a promising new model to enhance understanding of the ...

How to spot the warning signs? If your PVD has progressed, you may develop lightninglike flashes in your vision, which is a ...

The retina is layered with photoreceptors, a variety of other neurons, and protective and structural membranes, but retinal disorders can tamper with this delicate system. Mutations in the Crumbs ...