(BOSTON) - A team led by Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers has identified a novel therapeutic target for retinal neovascularization, or abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina, a hallmark of ...

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is the advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy. It involves the development of abnormal retinal blood vessels. The vessels may leak blood and fluid into the ...

Melanin-related agents regulate the development of the mammalian neural retina, because in albinos there are a range of retinal deficits including abnormal connections between the eye and brain, an ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to ...

There are many types of retinal diseases. These conditions can be caused by genes you inherit from your parents or from retinal damage that occurs throughout your life. Some types of retinal diseases ...

Retinal tear surgery and retinal detachment surgery are distinct medical procedures. The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eyes. Your eye lens focuses light onto ...