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
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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
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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
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 4, 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…
May 25, 2022
Hereditary Macular Diseases
You may be surprised to learn there is a difference between the labels of hereditary and genetic when trying to determine if you may be…
May 18, 2022
How is Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosed?
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye. It occurs when too much blood sugar damages the…
May 11, 2022
What Does a Person with Geographic Atrophy See?
Geographic Atrophy is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration where cells in regions of the retina waste away and die, slowly causing vision…
May 4, 2022