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What Does a Person with Diabetic Retinopathy See?

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the retina in those with diabetes, including gestational diabetes as well as type 1 and type 2…

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June 18, 2022

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How Is a Detached Retina Fixed?

Retinal detachment happens when the retina, the light sensitive-layer of tissue at the back of the eye, is pulled away from its normal position. Symptoms…

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June 4, 2022

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How is Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosed?

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye. It occurs when too much blood sugar damages the…

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May 18, 2022

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What Does a Person with Geographic Atrophy See?

Geographic Atrophy is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration where cells in regions of the retina waste away and die, slowly causing vision…

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May 4, 2022

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What is Macular Disease?

Macular disease affects the macula, the part of the retina at the back of the eye. Although small in size at only 5mm, the macula…

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April 18, 2022

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Genetic Macular Diseases

Heredity and genetics play a role in macular diseases. Aged-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of severe vision loss among people aged…

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April 4, 2022

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Eye Care After Diabetes

After a diabetes diagnosis, you may have a list of questions about what comes next for your health. Understanding the impact that diabetes can have…

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March 18, 2022

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What is Vitreous Disease?

Before we determine the cause and cure for vitreous disease, we first must understand what vitreous is and its significance to the clarity and function…

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March 4, 2022

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Is Eye Damage from Diabetes Reversible?

Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to potential complications and frequent co-morbidities that affect many essential parts of the body including the heart,…

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February 18, 2022

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What Does the Vitreous Gel Do in the Human Eye?

The eye is one of the most delicate organs in the body and is responsible for the way we see the world around us. Small…

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February 4, 2022