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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…

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June 25, 2022

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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.

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June 18, 2022

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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…

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June 11, 2022

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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.

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June 4, 2022

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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…

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May 25, 2022

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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…

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May 18, 2022

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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…

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May 11, 2022

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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…

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May 4, 2022

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Retinal Detachment Symptoms

Retinal detachment symptoms are warning signals that your eyes need immediate medical attention. Retinal detachment often begins with the loss of peripheral vision as…

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April 25, 2022

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What is the Function of the Macula?

The macula is where the most important images you see are created before they are sent along the optic nerve where they signal your…

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April 18, 2022