Tag: Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)

Can Stress Lead to Retina Damage?
Posted on October 28, 2020 by Austin Retina Associates
Categories: Eye Health & Safety
Stress is an emotional response that we experience both mentally and physically in situations that are dangerous, antagonistic, frustrating, or intense. More than just a feeling, it can have a profound effect on all aspects of our health. But can it damage the retina? The Biology of Stress When we …
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Everything You Need to Know About Retinal Tears
Posted on May 9, 2018 by Austin Retina Associates
Categories: Retina Conditions
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 …
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