Retinal Eye Diseases
The back of the eye is made up of the retina and vitreous. The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back…
March 15, 2017
Read PostDiabetic Eye Care
Diabetes can harm your eyes. Along with the many unpleasant side effects of the disease, diabetes can damage the small blood vessels in your retina,…
March 6, 2017
Read PostWhat is Macular Edema?
Macular edema is the swelling of the macula, which is the center part of the retina that gives us sharp reading vision. Macular edema occurs when fluid and protein deposits collect on or under the macula of the eye.
February 17, 2017
What is a Retina Specialist?
Retina specialists are specialists who treat diseases of the retina. The retina is the sensory portion of the eye, the layer at the rear of the eye that contains light-sensitive cells which trigger nerve impulses.
February 17, 2017
Retinal Diseases that Cause Blindness
The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain. In the center of the retina is the macula.
February 17, 2017
Retinitis Pigmentosa Definition
Retinitis pigmentosa is a degenerative disease that is inherited and can cause severe vision impairment.
February 17, 2017
Retinitis Pigmentosa Symptoms
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited, degenerative eye disease that causes severe vision impairment due to the progressive degeneration of cells in the retina. This form of retinal dystrophy manifests initial symptoms independent of age; thus, RP diagnosis can occur anywhere from early infancy to late adulthood.
February 17, 2017
Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment
Retinitis pigmentosa refers to a group of rare, genetic eye diseases which cause slow but progressive vision loss due to the progressive degeneration of the rod photoreceptor cells in the retina.
February 17, 2017
Schedule Your Diabetic Retinal Exam Today
Over 25 million Americans suffer from diabetes. People suffering from diabetes are at increased risk of vision loss. There are many eye diseases directly linked to diabetes.
February 17, 2017
Spring into Allergy Eye Relief
Beautiful springtime weather inevitably brings watery eyes, swollen eyes and itchy eyes. Contrary to what some might think, Arizona’s dry climate actually increases the intensity of wind-borne allergens such as pollen.
February 17, 2017