Retina

Learn why flashes of light occur, how retinal flashes differ from migraine aura and when flashes, floaters or a curtain require urgent eye care.

Learn what causes eye floaters, why sudden new floaters may signal a retinal tear and when flashes, blurred vision or a curtain require urgent care.

Learn how a macular hole causes central blur or distortion, how OCT confirms the diagnosis and what to expect from vitrectomy, gas and visual recovery.

Learn how an epiretinal membrane causes wavy or blurred vision, how OCT confirms the diagnosis and when vitrectomy and membrane peeling may help.

Learn why vitreous haemorrhage causes sudden dark floaters or hazy vision, how retinal tears are excluded and when laser or vitrectomy is needed.

Learn how retinal vein occlusion causes sudden blurred vision, the differences between BRVO and CRVO, and how injections and laser protect sight.

Learn how diabetes damages the retina, when diabetic eye screening is needed and how injections, laser and surgery help prevent vision loss.

Learn the symptoms of dry and wet age-related macular degeneration, how AMD is diagnosed, when AREDS2 helps and how eye injections protect vision.

Learn the warning signs of retinal detachment, why a curtain or shadow is an emergency, how surgery repairs the retina and what affects visual recovery.

Learn the warning signs of a retinal tear, including sudden flashes and floaters, how retinal laser works and when symptoms require urgent eye care.