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 Clinical Trial Research Leads to Better Patient Care
Associated Retina Consultants is committed to the highest level of patient care and saving the vision of their patients who suffer from significant retinal disease.
February 17, 2017
ARC Phoenix Recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month
Did you know that Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of preventable blindness in adults ages 20 to 74 within the United States? In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Associated Retina Consultants is raising awareness
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
Common Retinal Diseases
Your retinas are thin layers of tissue on the inside back walls of your eyes. Retinas send information to your brain via your optic nerve, allowing you to see.
February 17, 2017