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retinal detachment Retinal detachment occurs when the retina separates from the outer layers of the eye. If not treated early, retinal detachment may …

Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR) Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR) occurs when a scar forms under or on the retina after retinal detachment, preventing the retina from …

Myopic Maculopathy The macula which is the central part of the retina has the highest concentration of cones (light sensitive cells that interpret …

Nearsightedness – Myopia is a condition in which a person is able to see near objects well (when reading a book or working …

Hyperopia (Long-sightedness or Far-sightedness) is a condition in which a person is able to see objects far away but where near vision (reading) …

Glaucoma is an eye disease, where the high fluid pressure within your eye damages the delicate fibres of the optic nerve.  These delicate …

epiretinal membrane An epiretinal membrane (also called macular pucker) is the formation of a thin membrane over part of the retina known as …