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

Prior research has suggested that 7% to 8% of patients with AMD develop hemorrhagic complications. In this study, the use of anticoagulants or antiplatelets was linked to a higher risk of intraocular ...

The speed at which blindness occurs after retinal detachment varies based on a number of factors. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment to avoid blindness and other ...

Retinopathy refers to conditions or damage affecting the retina. Without treatment, it can cause blindness. Hypertensive retinopathy results from high blood pressure, while diabetic retinopathy is a ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was associated with a notably higher risk of developing retinal vein occlusion across different demographic groups, with the greatest increase observed in people of ...