The information provided in this Resource Guide was developed by the National Eye Institute to help patients and their families search for general information about macular pucker. An eye care ...

Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with advanced dry macular degeneration. The hair-thin patch replaces damaged retinal ...

In advanced dry disease, a key problem is failure of retinal pigment epithelium, often shortened to RPE. These cells help ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition. More than 40% of Americans can't see clearly at a distance because their eye is longer than normal. Usually myopia doesn't cause any problems ...

Dr. Michael Kapusta, MD, FRSCS, Ophthalmologist, talks about what a macular pucker is and the treatment with pars plana vitrectomy surgery. Katy Perry takes last-minute astronaut lessons before rocket ...

The Retina Group of NY offers Vabysmo as a safe, effective and long-lasting treatment for diabetic macular edema and exudative age-related macular degeneration. Vabysmo is an FDA-approved injectable ...

The eye is made up of several different parts. One of these parts is the retina, which is home to special nerve cells that respond to light. The macula is part of that network and is located in the ...

Swelling in the macula (macular edema) can result from numerous conditions. Over time, untreated swelling can cause blurry vision or permanent vision loss. Your retina is the thin layer of tissue at ...

A macular hole may progress through four stages, each with different features. An early stage hole may resolve without treatment, while a later stage hole typically requires surgery. The macula is a ...