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…
April 4, 2017
Read PostSymptoms 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…
March 28, 2017
Read PostRetinal 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…
March 23, 2017
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…
March 15, 2017
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,…
March 6, 2017
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
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.
February 17, 2017
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.
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