A Tennessee bill would let optometrists perform eye surgery. An ophthalmologist warns this threatens patient safety.

I was teased as “four-eyes”, had the frames ripped from my face, sometimes forced to fight – half-blind – to get them back.

Due to this surgery, combined with a retinal detachment I suffered during a surgery on my left eye, I am now legally blind. It is devastating to think that this all may have been prevented if I had ...

The risk for endophthalmitis after glaucoma drainage rises for up to 5 years and is much higher than that for a device-placement surgery for detached retina, a study finds.

What is retinal detachment and how is it linked to severe myopia? Experts break down why it happens, the telltale symptoms ...

Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. While some consumers are turning to ...

As an ophthalmologist, I’ve dedicated my career to protecting patients’ eyes, and I’m proud to do so here in New Jersey. It’s rewarding to help someone maintain or regain something as precious as ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In 2024, vision loss was added to the Lancet Commission on dementia’s list of modifiable risk factors for ...