In advanced dry disease, a key problem is failure of retinal pigment epithelium, often shortened to RPE. These cells help ...

Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with ...

Scientists have developed a new eyedrop that can ferry protective compounds all the way to the retina, paving the way for a less-invasive injection-free method of managing sight-stealing diseases such ...

Eye floaters can be a sign of retinal detachment, but there are many other causes. Some surgeries may help remove eye floaters that result from a detached retina. Eye floaters are when you see specks, ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition. More than 40% of Americans can't see clearly at a distance because their eye is longer than normal. Usually myopia doesn't cause any problems ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to ...

A retinal tear occurs when a break develops in the layer of light-detecting cells in the back of the eye. This layer is called your retina. Retinal detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from ...

Retinal vascular occlusion (RVO) occurs when small veins in the back of the eye become blocked, and blood cannot flow through them. The condition can affect vision but does not cause total blindness.

As individuals age, maintaining healthy vision becomes increasingly vital, particularly for those over the age of 50. The link between vision loss and blood circulation has garnered attention from ...

Retinal tears can result from age-related changes to the eye, trauma and injuries, and complications from eye surgery. Retinal tears are a vision-disrupting condition that can affect the clarity of ...