What Happens When You Have Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration, also called age-related macular degeneration or AMD, is a common cause of blindness and vision problems among older people. AMD damages the macula,…
July 18, 2020
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What is a Retina Test?
A healthy retina is essential to maintaining clear vision and overall eye function. A retinal examination consists of several tests which allow your doctor to…
July 4, 2020
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Can You Prevent Cataracts from Getting Worse?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that occurs naturally with age. Cataracts affect nearly 22 million Americans age 40 and…
June 18, 2020
How Fast Does Diabetic Retinopathy Progress?
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes which affects the small blood vessels in the lining at the back of the eye. This lining…
June 4, 2020
Four Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when there is damage to the small blood vessels that nourish tissue and nerve cells in the retina of the eye; a…
May 30, 2020
Can Eye Floaters Be Dangerous?
Occasionally, you may see small spots that seem to “float” in your field of vision. These are commonly known as floaters. Floaters are usually caused…
May 18, 2020
What Causes Tumors Behind the Eye?
Eye tumors are composed of cells that grow abnormally and create a mass. There are many types of eye tumors; they can be benign (non-cancerous)…
April 18, 2020
Retinal Detachment Causes
Retinal detachment is the separation of the retina from the choroid, a membrane dense with blood vessels that is located between the retina and the…
April 9, 2020
What Type of Eye Doctor Treats Macular Degeneration?
It’s important to understand that with macular degeneration, you are dealing with two issues: the medical condition causing vision oss and the vision loss itself.
March 13, 2020
How Long Does it take to Recover from Retinal Detachment Surgery?
The retina is the part of your eye that sends images to the brain through your optic nerve and is essential to your vision. Retinal…
March 5, 2020
