Scientists from Aalto University have developed a breakthrough laser treatment for a most common and high frequency disease called age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Around 20 million Americans, ...

Laser eye surgery, which some people call LASIK surgery, can correct several eyesight conditions. However, there are potential risks or side effects, and not everyone can have the procedure. The eye ...

STOCKHOLM — What may be the largest study of an in-office procedure to repair the most common type of retinal detachment has shown real-world outcomes lag far behind those reported in a pivotal ...

In 1987, Dr. Steven Trokel and his colleges performed the first photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) laser eye surgery in Berlin. Since then, other laser eye surgeries developed. Laser-assisted in situ ...

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 ...

Retinal tear treatment options include laser therapy, which is known as photocoagulation, and freezing therapy, known as cryopexy, to seal the injury. Both are safe and effective options. The retina, ...

Lattice degeneration of the retina occurs when your retina gets thinner over time. About 10% of people experience this condition within their lifetime. It does not directly cause vision issues, but ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . NEW YORK — A focus on follow-up care and monocular precautions may help improve outcomes in pediatric patients ...