On the left: diagram of the eye. On the right: layers within the retina and the adjacent choroid. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

(Top) Pericytes (P, green) are cells tightly wrapped around the wall of the retinal capillaries, in close contact with endothelial cells (EC, dark pink) and other supporting cells (blue). These form ...

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 ...

A retinal tear is a small split or hole in the lining of the back of the eye. The condition is not painful and may not damage a person’s eyesight. However, a torn retina can progress to a retinal ...