Macular Holes: Symptoms
A macular hole is a small hole in the central part of the retina which can lead to distortion and blurring of central vision.
February 17, 2017
Read PostMeasles Can Cause Vision Loss
Measles have been in the news a lot in the past year. This disease wasn’t much more than a blip on the radar of most American parents until recent years, when thousands of people decided not to vaccinate for fear of autism and other problems rumored to be linked to vaccinations.
February 17, 2017
Read PostOcular Trauma Classification
Eye injuries, or ocular trauma, occur to over two million people a year. Ocular trauma can include ruptured globes and corneal lacerations that may require surgical reconstruction.
February 17, 2017
Retina Specialist
A retina specialist is a medical doctor who has specialized in ophthalmology and sub-specialized in diseases and surgery of the vitreous body of the eye and the retina.
February 17, 2017
Retinal Cancer Symptoms
Cancers affecting the retina usually occur in the choroid, a dense layer of blood vessels that supplies the retina.
February 17, 2017
ARC Travels to Meoqui, Mexico for Eye Care Medical Mission Trip
Dr. Benjamin Bakall, retina specialist at Associated Retina Consultants, recently traveled to Meoqui, Mexico on an eye care mission trip with VOSH International.
February 17, 2017
Avoid Calcium Overuse to Prevent AMD
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been shown to have a correlation with excessive calcium intake, according to the American Optometric Association. A study published recently in JAMA Ophthalmology delved into calcium supplements and the correlation with AMD.
February 17, 2017
Cystoid Macular Edema: Causes
Cystoid macular edema is a painless condition which affects the central retina or macula. The front of the eye contains a lens that focuses images on the inside of the back surface of the eye.
February 17, 2017
Detached Retina Symptoms
The retina is a light-sensitive membrane located at the back of the eye. When light passes through the eye, the lens focuses an image on the retina.
February 17, 2017
Detached Retina Symptoms Require Quick Treatment
Has your vision specialist mentioned retinal detachment and you are not sure what it is? Retinal detachment is a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue.
February 17, 2017