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
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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
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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
The Link Between Diabetes and Retinal Health: Managing Diabetic Retinopathy
Glucose is the body’s main source of energy. When glucose, blood sugar, gets too high, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or use the…
October 25, 2023
Glaucoma and the Retina: The Link You Need to Know
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging the optic nerve located at the back of the…
October 18, 2023
Retina Screening Guidelines-Why Regular Exams Are Crucial for Eye Health
Small yet significant, the role of the retina is a simple one—to capture light that enters the eyes and change that light into an electrical…
October 11, 2023
The Impact of High Blood Pressure on Retinal Health: Hypertensive Retinopathy
Decreased oxygen and blood flow is one of the greatest dangers brought on by high blood pressure. Left untreated, hypertension, another term for high blood…
October 4, 2023
Exploring the Role of the Retina in Vision-Anatomy and Function
Visual functions and recognition are mostly controlled by the occipital lobe of the brain. The occipital lobe is the part of the brain responsible for…
September 25, 2023
How Do You Know If You Have a Macular Hole?
The retina is made up of 2 main parts, the peripheral retina and the macula. The macula is in the center of the retina and…
September 18, 2023