The new study focused on repairing a macular hole. In this rare condition, a hole develops in the very center of the retina, ...

Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the vitreous—a gel-like fluid ...

Macular degeneration and cataracts are two different eye conditions that have some shared symptoms, including blurriness and vision loss. The risk for both increases with age. Macular degeneration ...

A new study suggests that never-seen-before stem cells in the human retina can restore vision in mice with a common eye ...

Macular degeneration is the most common cause of age-related vision loss in older adults. In a healthy eye, light travels through the pupil and hits the retina, the inner back layer of your eye.

Share on Pinterest VISUALSPECTRUM/Stocksy United Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss among older adults. There are two types of AMD: wet and dry. Although a ...

Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that affects the sharp central vision you need for important activities like driving and reading. It is caused by damage to the macula, a part of the ...

The wet form of age-related macular degeneration can start suddenly. You won’t feel pain, but you might notice vision problems. If you’re having vision problems or have been diagnosed with dry ...

Blurred vision in one eye can be due to a number of things including stroke or macular degeneration. There are plenty of infections that may also be the cause like COVID-19, iritis, or ocular herpes.

Macular degeneration usually refers to the age-related degenerative changes in the retina that can result in loss of central vision. It is caused by abnormal blood vessel growth (a condition ...