Category: Retina Conditions
- Nov 29th, 2024
Living with Diabetic Retinopathy: Tips for Everyday Eye Care
Living with diabetic retinopathy can be physically and emotionally challenging. However, there are steps you can take to educate yourself, slow disease progression, and find support.
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Nov 7th, 2024Myths About Diabetic Retinopathy and Vision Loss Debunked
Here are some of the most common myths surrounding diabetic retinopathy and vision loss in individuals with diabetes.
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Oct 31st, 2024Retinal Tear vs. Retinal Detachment: What’s the Difference?
Retinal tears and retinal detachments are both eye conditions that can lead to permanent vision loss if left untreated. However, there are some differences between the two that are important to know.
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Sep 26th, 2024Are You at Risk for Wet AMD? Key Factors to Consider
Wet AMD is a serious condition that can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. Therefore, it’s important to take steps to reduce your risk and see a retina specialist regularly.
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Sep 13th, 2024Dry AMD and Vision Loss: Early Detection and Prevention Tips
Dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition that is a leading cause of central vision loss in adults 60 years of age and older.
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Apr 3rd, 2023FDA 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.
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Mar 29th, 2022Macular 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.
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Feb 25th, 2022Honoring 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.
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Nov 15th, 20215 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.
