Category: Retinal Conditions
- Jul 28th, 2023
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Preventive Measures for High-Risk Individuals
Various age-related macular degeneration risk factors are controllable. Discuss lifestyle changes with a retinal specialist, and learn how to slow AMD and safeguard your vision.
- Jun 30th, 2023
Top 5 Risk Factors for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
If you’re 50 years or older, you’re probably familiar with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). While you can’t avoid the passage of time, some risk factors can be effectively managed.
- Nov 30th, 2022
Can Diabetic Retinopathy Damage Be Reversed?
Diabetic retinopathy cannot be reversed or cured but, by getting regular screening eye examinations, you can better monitor its progression, and take any necessary actions to preserve your vision.
- Oct 28th, 2022
Can a Retinal Tear Evolve Into a Retinal Detachment?
A retinal tear often precedes retinal detachment, which is a condition that can lead to vision loss. With prompt detection and treatment, it is possible to keep it from leading to retinal detachment.
- Aug 31st, 2022
When Are Flashes and Floaters Abnormal?
Eye flashes and floaters are something most people will experience at some point in their lives. Most of the time, flashes and floaters are benign, but sometimes they are a sign of something serious.
- Oct 1st, 2021
What Patients Should Know About Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetics are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, a condition associated with bleeding and leaking of fluid in the retina, the fine nerve tissue in the back of the eye that helps us see.
- Sep 23rd, 2021
How Does Diabetes Affect the Retina?
Diabetes is a common condition that can cause damage to blood vessels throughout the body, including those contained within the retina. This is known as diabetic retinopathy.