Conditions that can cause retinal damage include diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, retinal detachment, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and vein occlusion. All can threaten your sight if ignored.

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments are the most common, and they occur when fluid passes through a hole or tear in the retina ...

But in some cases, eye floaters can be a sign of a more serious condition like a retinal tear or inflammatory disease. Here's what you need to know about eye floaters and when you should see a doctor.

In contrast, pseudophakic RRDs may have multiple tears, which are usually very small and more difficult to locate (Figure 3). A giant retinal tear is defined as a tear involving at least one ...