How Quickly Does Geographic Atrophy Progress?
Geographic atrophy is a chronic progressive degeneration of the macula where the cells in the retina waste away and die, or atrophy. The regions of…
August 18, 2022
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How Serious Is a Detached Retina?
Retinal detachment is the separation of the retina from its normal position at the back of the eye. The retina cannot function properly when out…
August 11, 2022
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Can High Blood Pressure Cause Macular Edema?
The macula is the area of the retina located at the back of the eye that is responsible for central vision. At only 5mm, the…
August 4, 2022
What Causes Choroidal Nevus?
In the same way you may develop a freckle or a mole on your skin, similar types of spots can grow on the eye. A…
July 25, 2022
How Do You Fix a Torn Retina?
A detached retina almost always requires emergency surgery for repair. Retinal detachment is when the tissue at the back of the eye pulls away from…
July 18, 2022
How is Geographic Atrophy Diagnosed?
Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration. More than 5 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with geographic atrophy with 1 in…
July 11, 2022
Anatomy of Macular Degeneration
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…
July 4, 2022
Is a Retina Specialist an Ophthalmologist?
Going to the eye doctor should be a part of your overall health and wellness plan. Many people do not realize that a simple visit…
June 25, 2022
How Is a Detached Retina Fixed?
Retinal detachment happens when the retina, the light sensitive-layer of tissue at the back of the eye, is pulled away from its normal position. Symptoms…
June 18, 2022
What Does a Person with Diabetic Retinopathy See?
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the retina in those with diabetes, including gestational diabetes as well as type 1 and type 2…
June 11, 2022