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Diabetic Eye Exam Frequency

Diabetes is a leading cause of preventable, new onset blindness in working-age adults. Diabetes can harm your eyes by causing damage to the small blood…

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April 18, 2017

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Flying and Retinal Detachments

A retinal detachment is a serious condition that requires prompt medical attention and treatment to avoid loss of vision. Retinal detachment can occur for any…

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April 11, 2017

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What is a Retinal Eye Exam?

Visiting an eye care professional for a comprehensive retinal exam is an important part of maintaining healthy vision. A retinal exam involves dilating the pupils…

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April 4, 2017

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Symptoms of Eye Cancer

Many times, eye cancer does not have symptoms, especially in the early stages. When symptoms of eye cancer are present, they vary from person to…

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March 28, 2017

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Retinal Exams

Regular eye examinations are an important step in protecting our valuable sense of sight. It is important to have annual eye examinations that include the…

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March 23, 2017

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Retinal Eye Diseases

The back of the eye is made up of the retina and vitreous. The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back…

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March 15, 2017

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Diabetic Eye Care

Diabetes can harm your eyes. Along with the many unpleasant side effects of the disease, diabetes can damage the small blood vessels in your retina,…

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March 6, 2017

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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.

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February 17, 2017

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What 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.

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February 17, 2017

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Retinal 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.

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February 17, 2017