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A retinal tear is what it sounds like—a rip or ... It usually affects rods first in the peripheral retina, leading to peripheral vision loss in the beginning with later advancement to losing ...

However, peripheral vision will still be normal ... Individuals who have myopia, prior cataract surgery, history of a retinal ...

Traction RD occurs when traction directly elevates the neurosensory retina from the RPE ... Diagram showing multiple peripheral retinal tears and holes, more typically seen in the setting of ...

Talking to your eye doctor as soon as you notice symptoms can help prevent complications such as a retinal tear. In stage I, the vitreous is partially separated from the macula (the part of the ...

However, it could have severe consequences, such as a hole or tear in the retina, for some people. Tearing the retina can cause retinal detachment or bleeding in the eye. The symptoms can also ...

Retinal detachment post-B1KPro surgery occurs in 29% of cases, with early and late RDs having different risk factors. Early ...

Clear vision is what allows us to experience the world in vivid detail and navigate our daily lives with ease. But there are hundreds of eye diseases, from common conditions such as cataracts ...