A retinal tear occurs when the back lining of the eye gets a small hole or rip in it. This can lead to retinal detachment, a medical emergency in which the back layer of the eye becomes detached from ...

Tractional retinal detachment occurs if scar tissue in the eye causes the retina to move out of position. It requires immediate medical attention. The retina is a light-sensitive layer of cells at the ...

Retinal tear surgery and retinal detachment surgery are distinct medical procedures. The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eyes. Your eye lens focuses light onto ...

If your retina begins bleeding, it’s considered a retinal hemorrhage. If you have a hemorrhage, it simply means you’re bleeding from somewhere. Hemorrhages can be external — such as a bloody nose or a ...