Retinitis Pigmentosa- A Genetic Perspective on Retina Degeneration
Retinitis pigmentosa is a class of diseases involving progressive degeneration of the retina and comprises a large group of inherited vision disorders. Retinitis pigmentosa causes…
January 11, 2024
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Retinal Detachment: Causes, Signs, and Emergency Treatment
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that requires emergency treatment to ensure vision is not lost. Left untreated can result in total blindness. When…
January 4, 2024
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Retina Care for the Aging Eyes-Navigating Challenges and Solutions
Virtually every visual function shows declining performance due to increased age. Age-related eye diseases that affect the retina include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and…
December 25, 2023
Top 5 Common Retina Diseases: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Eye floaters, flashes of light, blurred vision, blind spots in central vision, distortions in vision such as straight lines that appear wavy, halos around lights,…
December 18, 2023
Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO): Understanding the Impact on Vision
Diagnosis of serious sight-threatening eye conditions is based upon a retinal examination; retina exams detect damage to the retina before you even notice any visual…
December 11, 2023
Floaters and Flashes: When to Worry About Your Retinal Health
Suddenly seeing eye floaters for the first time, experiencing vision loss and perceiving flashes of light are good reasons to seek medical care. Waiting to…
December 4, 2023
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Age-related macular degeneration, commonly referred to as AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60 in the United…
November 25, 2023
Retinal Detachment-Signs, Emergency Response, and Treatment Approaches
Although retinal detachment can occur suddenly or over hours, days, or weeks, the warning signs will be obvious and seemingly appear out of nowhere. Retinal…
November 18, 2023
Retina Care for Children-Common Conditions and Treatment Approaches
Associated Retina Consultants is dedicated to diagnosing and treating eye conditions that affect the retina and how that relates to vision quality. The most common…
November 11, 2023
The Role of Nutrition in Maintaining Retinal Health-Key Nutrients for Healthy Vision
If you want healthy eyes, be mindful of how you are fueling your body. Plenty of vitamins and antioxidants are the key to maintaining healthy…
November 4, 2023