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 ...

Retinal detachment surgery includes pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckle, or vitrectomy, and recovery takes 3 to 8 weeks depending on the procedure. If a gas bubble is injected, you’ll need to stay ...

A retinal tear occurs when the back lining of the eye gets a small hole or rip in it. This can lead to retinal detachment, a medical emergency in which the back layer of the eye becomes detached from ...