Safeguarding Sight: Understanding the Importance of the Retina in Human Vision and Combating Vitreoretinal Diseases

The Second Leading Cause of Blindness: Vitreoretinal Disease

The retina, a thin and transparent layer located at the back of the eye, is a crucial part of human vision. Damage to this structure and the vitreous humor, which fills the center of the eye, can lead to blindness following cataracts. This was shared by Prof. Dr. Do Nhu Hon, Chairman of the Vietnam Vitreoretinal Association, during a scientific conference on new trends in vitreoretinal surgery and ocular reconstructive surgery held on May 8.

Vitreoretinal diseases affect the posterior segment of the eye and include conditions like retinal detachment, proliferative diabetic retin

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