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Cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMV retinitis) is a serious viral eye infection of the retina. It is most often found in people with weakened immune systems. The earliest symptoms are floaters with a shadow appearing in your side vision as the disease worsens. Ophthalmologists need to check people with compromised

A detached retina is when your retina lifts away from the back of the eye. You may see flashing lights or many new floaters. Or you may see a shadow in your side vision. Also, a gray curtain might cover part of your field of vision. If you have any of these signs, call an ophthalmologist right away. Surgery

High blood sugar levels can affect your retina and macula, leading to vision loss. This is called diabetic retinopathy. In its early stages, diabetic retinopathy often has no symptoms. But as it gets worse, eye damage from diabetes leads to vision loss. Treatment for diabetic retinopathy may include

Blue light is part of the visible light spectrum. While excessive exposure to blue light from the sun without sunglasses can be harmful, the small amount of blue light from computers does not damage the eye. There is no need to spend money on special blue light blocking eyeglasses. Instead, take short

Your eye doctor will put a small amount of dilating eye drops into each of your eyes. It usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes for your pupils to fully open. Light-colored eyes (such as blue, green or hazel) will dilate faster than brown eyes. While your eyes are dilated, your vision will be blurry. You