Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is when a blockage forms in the veins branching off the retina, which can disrupt blood flow. Treatment depends on the type of blockage and severity of the damage.
Red eyes are caused when blood vessels in the sclera (white part of the eye) swell or burst. This may cause redness in part or all of the eye and result in other symptoms such as itchiness or blurred ...
This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...