DEAR DR. ROACH: I visited an eye doctor, and I have a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). I am a 59-year-old female. Can you advise me? Can I go blind? I am very, very scared. -- T.R. ANSWER: The ...

Q: Several months ago, my right eye began to be bothered by “little critters” flying through the air; when I tried to brush ...

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Eye floaters look like dark spots or wisps that float gradually into your periphery and out of sight.

Have you noticed a tiny dark spot or threads while looking at the sky or a white wall, that just floats over your vision?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My dad mentioned to me that he has several dark spots and cobweb-like strings that interfere with his vision. Is this something to be concerned about? What is needed to fix this ...

Seeing flashing lights in the corner of one or both eyes can occur with migraine or result from trauma, detached retina, or other problems. The flashes of light may vary in shape, color, frequency, ...

Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can cause you to lose sight in the blink of an eye. It's most often associated with a blow to the head. "What I've heard of detached retina is boxing ...

The retina is a thin layer of cells lining the back part of the inside of your eye. These cells receive light, organize the information, and send it to your brain. The brain translates these signals ...