Emergency surgery is often necessary to repair a detached retina. Knowing what to expect while you recover can help you feel at ease. If you have a detached retina, you’ll need surgery to reattach it ...

Retinal Detachment is an emergency. Symptoms may include sudden flashes of light, "floaters," or even a shadow or curtain coming down to obscure part of your vision. Here two ophthalmologists are ...

Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can expect a fairly brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and ...

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 ...