Retina Screening Guidelines-Why Regular Exams Are Crucial for Eye Health
Small yet significant, the role of the retina is a simple one—to capture light that enters the eyes and change that light into an electrical…
October 18, 2023
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The Impact of High Blood Pressure on Retinal Health: Hypertensive Retinopathy
Decreased oxygen and blood flow is one of the greatest dangers brought on by high blood pressure. Left untreated, hypertension, another term for high blood…
October 4, 2023
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Exploring the Role of the Retina in Vision-Anatomy and Function
Visual functions and recognition are mostly controlled by the occipital lobe of the brain. The occipital lobe is the part of the brain responsible for…
September 18, 2023
How Do You Know If You Have a Macular Hole?
The retina is made up of 2 main parts, the peripheral retina and the macula. The macula is in the center of the retina and…
September 4, 2023
Can Looking at the Sun Briefly Harm Your Eyes?
Most of us were told when we were kids that staring at the sun would make us go blind. While it is easy for the…
August 18, 2023
Is Pigmentation in Your Retina Important?
The retina plays an essential role in vision function. As the thin tissue that lines the inner surface of the back of the eye, the…
August 4, 2023
If I Lost Central Vision in One Eye Because of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Will My Other Eye Be Affected?
Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of severe loss of eyesight in people aged 50 or older. AMD is an eye disease that…
July 18, 2023
Does My Condition Require Surgery: Macular Holes
The macula is a small area in the center of the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. Macula holes…
July 4, 2023
Will I Go Blind from a Macular Hole?
At the back of the retina is the macula, the region of the eye that is responsible for sharp, clear central vision. At only 5mm…
June 18, 2023
How to Tell if You Need Retina Surgery
If the retina has detached, you will need surgery to repair it but first you will need an eye exam to diagnose a retinal detachment.
June 4, 2023
