What is Macular Edema?
Macular edema is the swelling of the macula, which is the center part of the retina that gives us sharp reading vision. Macular edema occurs when fluid and protein deposits collect on or under the macula of the eye.
February 17, 2017
Read PostWhat is a Retina Specialist?
Retina specialists are specialists who treat diseases of the retina. The retina is the sensory portion of the eye, the layer at the rear of the eye that contains light-sensitive cells which trigger nerve impulses.
February 17, 2017
Read PostRetinal Diseases that Cause Blindness
The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain. In the center of the retina is the macula.
February 17, 2017
Retinitis Pigmentosa Definition
Retinitis pigmentosa is a degenerative disease that is inherited and can cause severe vision impairment.
February 17, 2017
Retinitis Pigmentosa Symptoms
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited, degenerative eye disease that causes severe vision impairment due to the progressive degeneration of cells in the retina. This form of retinal dystrophy manifests initial symptoms independent of age; thus, RP diagnosis can occur anywhere from early infancy to late adulthood.
February 17, 2017
Retinitis Pigmentosa Treatment
Retinitis pigmentosa refers to a group of rare, genetic eye diseases which cause slow but progressive vision loss due to the progressive degeneration of the rod photoreceptor cells in the retina.
February 17, 2017
Schedule Your Diabetic Retinal Exam Today
Over 25 million Americans suffer from diabetes. People suffering from diabetes are at increased risk of vision loss. There are many eye diseases directly linked to diabetes.
February 17, 2017
Spring into Allergy Eye Relief
Beautiful springtime weather inevitably brings watery eyes, swollen eyes and itchy eyes. Contrary to what some might think, Arizona’s dry climate actually increases the intensity of wind-borne allergens such as pollen.
February 17, 2017
Stages of Macular Holes
A macular hole is a condition where a full-thickness hole develops in the central retina or macula. A small break develops in the macula, located in the center of the eye’s light-sensitive tissue.
February 17, 2017
Summer Is Here and So Is the Potential for Sun Damage to Your Retinas
Summer is finally here, after what turned out to be a grueling winter for many parts of the country. With warmer temperatures comes outdoor adventure and activities. As the sun increases intensity, the potential grows for damage to your eyes and your retinas. It only takes a short amount of time looking at the sun to damage the retinas.
February 17, 2017