Author: Retina Consultants of Minnesota
The Importance of Knowing about Diabetic Eye Disease
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month. Here, we discuss the risks that diabetic patients face and how long-term vision can be protected with a few …
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Diabetic Macular Edema: What is it and What can be Done to Preserve Sight?
Floaters and blurry vision are relatively common experiences for most adults. Double-vision? Not so much. If these are visual disturbances that …
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Causes of Retinal Detachment
The retina is a structure that sits at the back of the eye. The layers of cells that make up the retina are ultra-thin and sensitive to light. This …
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Vitrectomy Recovery: What You Should Know
Patient wellness is a primary focus of the care provided here at Vitreo Retinal Surgery. To achieve our high standard of care, we prioritize patient …
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Can Supplements Really Help Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
A diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration can be troubling. Although there are more than 200,000 new diagnoses each year, scientific research …
What is a Vitreoretinal Disease?
Vitreoretinal diseases are our specialty. This term does not describe a single condition, but a group of eye disease that affects the retina at the …
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Is an IOL in Your Future?
It has been estimated that more than 3,000 cataract surgeries are performed each year. Cataracts don’t necessarily develop on the natural lens of the …
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Why You May Need to See a Retinal Specialist
Eye health is an expansive subject that encompasses much more than basic vision. The eyes are complex structures that contain nerves and vessels and …
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Why Routine Eye Care is Essential for Diabetics
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions to affect Americans. In light of this diagnosis, healthcare providers are now well aware of …
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Retinal Tears and Detachment: What We Can Learn Through Experience
While we rely on proper ocular function for eyesight, very few people become well acquainted with the structures involved in the transportation of …
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