The distinguishing characteristic is the presence or absence of a full-thickness retinal break (rhegma) (Figure 1). In rhegmatogenous RD, a break is always present, even if it cannot be located by ...

Shashank Rai Gupta, head Vitreo-Retina at the Vasan Eye Care Hospital, said that retinal breaks, tears, trauma, and eye injuries are the most common causes that lead to retinal deterioration.

Tashi was referred to a specialist in Southern California who at the time was the only ophthalmologist in California, to ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative disorder that affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for precise and detailed vision. It's the foremost reason for ...

Pykus Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage medical technology company developing a novel retinal sealant, PYK-2101, to replace gas and oil during retinal detachment repair, today announced that it ...

Primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is caused by one or more retinal breaks, usually with concomitant vitreous traction. In general, management includes sealing all retinal breaks and ...