Author | Lynda Charters

Silicone rubber balloon scleral buckling is a novel alternative to the current extraocular procedures for treating simple rhegmatogenous retinal detachments. Investigators have found that this surgery may be a novel alternative to the current extraocular procedures for simple RRD.

In one of the first studies of the faceup position, researchers found its use after vitrectomy of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment may be beneficial in some patients.

A team of researchers has found that the diameter of retinal veins may be linked directly to the severity of COVID-19. Assessing the retinal veins may be a part of diagnosing and managing the disease.

High-quality images can be useful for early diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring