There are three main types of retinal detachment, determined by the exact mechanism that caused the detachment. Your retina is the innermost layer of the back of your eye. It plays a critical role in ...

A retinal tear occurs when a break develops in the layer of light-detecting cells in the back of the eye. This layer is called your retina. Retinal detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to ...

The speed at which blindness occurs after retinal detachment varies based on a number of factors. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment to avoid blindness and other ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

A retinal tear occurs when the back lining of the eye gets a small hole or rip in it. This can lead to retinal detachment, a medical emergency in which the back layer of the eye becomes detached from ...