If you have eye problems with your retina or vitreous, your eye doctor may recommend a surgery called vitrectomy. Find out what happens during vitrectomy.| www.nei.nih.gov
Retinal detachment happens when your retina is pulled away from its normal position. Read about the 3 types: rhegmatogenous, tractional, and exudative.| www.nei.nih.gov
Scatter laser surgery (sometimes called panretinal photocoagulation), can treat diabetic retinopathy. Learn what to expect from scatter laser surgery.| www.nei.nih.gov
Eye doctors sometimes use injections to treat certain eye conditions. These injections can be anti-VEGF drugs or steroids.| www.nei.nih.gov
A dilated eye exam is the only way to check for eye diseases early on, when they’re easier to treat. Learn more about dilated eye exams.| www.nei.nih.gov
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of your eye. More than half of all Americans age 80 and older either have had cataracts or have had surgery to get rid of cataracts. Learn about the types, symptoms, and causes of cataracts and how your doctor will diagnose and treat them.| www.nei.nih.gov
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of glaucoma.| www.nei.nih.gov