Category: Retina Conditions
What 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 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 …
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