http://ideas.eyeconx.net/story.php?title=retinal-detachment-what-is-a-torn-or-detached-retina-1 The retina is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of our eye. Light rays are focused onto the retina through our cornea, pupil and lens. The retina converts the light rays into impulses that travel through the optic nerve to our brain, where they are interpreted as the images we see.Usually, the vitreous moves away from the retina without causing problems. But sometimes the vitreous pulls h... Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:43:38 EDT en