A retinal tear is a common age-related eye condition. It causes eye floaters and flashes of light and may lead to more severe vision problems. On its own, a torn retina will not damage your eyesight.

Tashi was referred to a specialist in Southern California who at the time was the only ophthalmologist in California, to ...

In contrast, pseudophakic RRDs may have multiple tears, which are usually very small and more difficult to locate (Figure 3). A giant retinal tear is defined as a tear involving at least one ...

This process is called PVD. The PVD can occur in three ways, and less commonly will result in the formation of a retinal tear or hole that can lead to retinal detachment," he said. Though such ...