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 ...

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 ...

Macular edema is a condition that occurs when fluid builds up within the macular, the central area of the retina most critical for vision. The buildup of fluid causes the macula to swell, disrupting ...

Japanese researchers have successfully used a transplant of human stem cells to close a hole in a key part of a monkey's retina. They say the achievement could pave the way for better treatment of ...

A hole in the retina is a small opening that forms in the light-sensitive part of the eye. Such holes can develop anywhere in the retina but may occur in the center, an area called the macula. The ...

Scientists have developed a new eyedrop that can ferry protective compounds all the way to the retina, paving the way for a less-invasive injection-free method of managing sight-stealing diseases such ...

A small wireless chip and a pair of smart glasses are offering new hope to people who thought they’d never read again. The groundbreaking device, called PRIMA, has partially restored vision in people ...