A pharmacologic agent that could facilitate the induction of a posterior vitreous detachment would allow for the treatment of symptomatic VMA in a large pool of patients that do not have a treatment ...

Scientists have created a biocompatible artificial vitreous body derived from algae-derived carbohydrates. It's taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . As we move forward into a new era of ophthalmology, with increased options to address vision issues, patient ...

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD Key Takeaways A detached retina is an eye emergency that can lead to blindness if ...

A retinal tear can cause light flashes or a sudden increase in eye floaters. While a retinal tear is unlikely to damage vision, it can lead to serious complications such as retinal detachment. Retinal ...

It’s taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the exam. The belief is rooted in the idea that the slippery nature of seaweed may cause people to slip and falter ...