What Is a Diabetic Eye Exam?
Diabetes is a disease that impairs the body’s ability to produce the insulin hormone and leads to elevated levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Chronically elevated blood sugar levels can increase your risk for an array of eye problems including blurry vision, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic …
Read MoreAugust is Children’s Eye Health Month
It’s August, which means you’re likely to find many parents scouring online ads and store shelves for the best back to school deals on backpacks and lunch boxes. But it’s important to schedule a comprehensive eye exam for your kids, too. August is Children’s Eye Health Month, so start the year off …
Read MoreWhat are the Symptoms of Retinal Detachment?
Last month, we shared the symptoms of retinal tears and how they can cause a sudden onset of black spots (floaters) in your field of vision, blurred vision and a gradual decrease in peripheral (side) vision. Retinal detachment has similar symptoms to retinal tears and may result in significant …
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Retinal Tears
The retina lines the back of the eye and converts light into an electrical signal that are sent through the optic nerve to the brain where they are recognized as images. Tears can form in the retina which can lead to a retinal detachment or vision loss. What causes a retinal tear? A retinal tear …
Read MoreCommon Causes of Macular Holes in Young Adults
A macular hole is a small break in the macula of the eye, which is the central part of the retina that gives people the ability to see details. When the macula is damaged, it can cause sudden blurred or distorted central vision. Central vision is needed for activities that require fine, sharp, …
Read MoreIs It Safe to Do Retina Operations at an Old Age?
The retina is a layer of cells located at the back of the eyeball. These cells are light-sensitive and trigger nerve impulses that pass through the optic nerve and into the brain. From there, a visual image is formed. If something happens to one or both of your retinas, like a tear or detachment, …
Read MoreWhat Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is the leading cause of blindness among Americans over the age of 50, affecting nearly 15 million men and women in the United States. Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive loss of central vision Though it only accounts for three …
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Treatments for Retinal Tears?
How important is your retina? As the key to clear vision, the retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. Through the cornea, pupil and lens, we focus light rays onto the retina. The retina converts those light rays into impulses that travel through the optic nerve to our …
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