Category: Retina Conditions

• Apr 3rd, 2023

  FDA Approves New Medication for Geographic Atrophy

  The FDA has approved Syfovre™, the first and only treatment for geographic atrophy. A damaging, blinding, final phase of dry AMD, it afflicts over 1 million Americans.

• Mar 29th, 2022

  Macular Hole vs. Macular Pucker: Symptoms, Treatment, and When Surgery Is Needed

  Macular holes and macular puckers may be less well-known than a retina detachment or flashes/floaters, but they are absolutely part of retina conditions that typically require diagnosis and care.

• Feb 25th, 2022

  Honoring National AMD Month: Symptoms, Prevention, and Who Is Most at Risk

  Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is of noted importance each February for good reason – around 11 million Americans have some degree of AMD.

• Nov 15th, 2021

  5 Things You Need to Know About Diabetic Retinopathy

  November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, making it a great time to learn more about diabetic retinopathy and how to keep it from interfering with your vision.