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What is a Scleral Buckle?

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…

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April 11, 2021

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Can I Watch TV After Retinal Detachment?

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…

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April 4, 2021

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When Should You See a Retina Specialist?

Unlike going to the dentist, it’s generally not necessary to see your eye doctor every 6 months for an eye exam. Typically, having a comprehensive…

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March 25, 2021

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Are Macular Holes Serious?

A macular hole is a small break in the macula, located in the center of the eye’s light-sensitive tissue called the retina. The macula provides…

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March 18, 2021

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How Long Does it Take to Recover from a Retinal Tear?

The retina is the layer of specialized nerve tissue lining the back of the eye that allows you to see. The inside of the eye…

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March 11, 2021

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How Does High Blood Pressure Affect Your Eyes?

High blood pressure can be very harmful to the body, causing heart and kidney problems among others. If untreated, high blood pressure can also affect…

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March 4, 2021

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Vision Therapy

Like any other skill, visual skills are developed as we grow. Since they are developed, they can generally be improved by therapy if they are…

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February 25, 2021

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Can Macular Edema Go Away by Itself?

Macular edema is swelling or thickening of the eye’s macula, the part of your eye responsible for detailed, central vision. The macula is a very…

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February 18, 2021

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Can You Fly After a Retinal Detachment?

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…

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February 11, 2021

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How Often Should I have a Diabetic Eye Exam?

Diabetes is a leading cause of preventable new onset blindness in working-age adults. Diabetes can harm your eyes by causing damage to the small blood…

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February 4, 2021