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 ...

The back of your eye has a layer called the retina that converts light into signals. Your brain interprets those signals as images. The middle of the retina has a small area called the macula. It's in ...

Age-related macular degeneration, also called AMD, is the deterioration of the center of the retina called the macula. The macula is the part of the retina which is responsible for our central vision ...

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 ...

Macular edema is swelling in the eye's retina that causes blurry vision but can progress to more serious vision loss. The most common condition associated with macular edema is diabetic retinopathy, ...

Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with ...

Macular edema refers to swelling at the center of the retina, which is the layer at the back of the eyeball. It occurs when blood or fluid leaks into the retina and builds up, which can result from ...

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 it marks the first of a three-part series on dry ...

Many of us are painfully aware of our body's increasing number of shortcomings as we get older. Sagging skin, hearing loss, receding hairlines and tending to use the bathroom more frequently than we ...

Justine R. Smith receives funding from Macular Disease Foundation Australia, Queensland Eye Institute Foundation, Flinders Foundation and the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia.

A macular hole is when an opening forms in the middle of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It can lead to people having a blurry or black spot in the center of their vision. The ...