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Detached retina: Causes and symptoms

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD Key Takeaways A detached retina is an eye emergency that can lead to blindness if ...
If you were to tell me that at the beginning of the year, I would spend half of it going blind, having eye surgery and dealing with various post-op complications, I would have laughed. No, seriously, ...
While recovering from retinal detachment, people may need to avoid sudden head movements and certain activities, such as heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, or flying in an airplane. Retinal detachment ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Having a previous retinal event may be a risk factor for a recurrence after cataract surgery. A greater duration ...
Colin Mochrie underwent emergency eye surgery on Jan 2. The ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ star was forced to postpone his ...
In children with Marfan syndrome who undergo lens removal, the risk for retinal detachment increases 16-fold when capsular residue is present and by 30% with increase in axial length. Researchers ...
Family medical history and preexisting health conditions are among the many risk factors for retinal detachment. I’m at high risk thanks to several factors, and it makes me nervous. Anyone can develop ...
(NEXSTAR) – Actor and comedian Colin Mochrie, perhaps best known for his tenure on the improv series “Whose Line Is It Anyway ...
STOCKHOLM — Genetic testing, although valuable for confirming the diagnosis of Stickler syndrome and identifying at-risk relatives, does not inform the optimal timing for providing prophylactic ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Retinal re-detachment after cataract extraction can still occur in patients who previously underwent pars plana ...