We read with interest the article by Natkunarajah et al. 1 We agree that indirect ophthalmoscopy with indentation remains the gold standard for the detection of retinal breaks. It is not clear if the ...
Ultra-widefield imaging systems have been widely adopted in optometry, and for very good reasons. For starters, it is simply excellent at what it can do. Most of the retina can be seen with high ...
There are three main types of retinal detachment, determined by the exact mechanism that caused the detachment. Your retina is the innermost layer of the back of your eye. It plays a critical role in ...
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Detached retina: Causes and symptoms

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD Key Takeaways A detached retina is an eye emergency that can lead to blindness if ...
Retinal detachment is when the retina detaches from the supporting tissue at the back of the eye. Secondary, or exudative, retinal detachment occurs in response to another condition, such as ...
The preparation of evidence-based guidelines is highlighted by the WHO as an important component in the concerted effort to eliminate avoidable blindness. [149] This review has highlighted ...