Category: Retinal Conditions
- December 29, 2022
Flashes & Floaters: When to Take Them Seriously
Flashes and floaters are common with aging and often don’t require treatment. People typically describe flashes as brief sparks or twinkles of light, …
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- November 30, 2022
Preventive Measures for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
It’s no secret that your eye and vision health can decline as you get older. One of the most common reasons that people’s vision begins to fade as …
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- October 28, 2022
Diabetic Retinopathy and Vision: How To Preserve Your Eyesight With Diabetes
True or false: Anyone with diabetes may be at risk for diabetic retinopathy. If you answered, “True,” you’re correct. Whether type 1, type 2, or …
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- August 31, 2022
Management of Ocular Trauma
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people experience some form of ocular trauma or eye injury. In many cases, patients with eye injuries end up in …
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- July 29, 2022
Management of Infections That Can Affect the Retina
When it comes to diseases of the retina, most people think about conditions that are associated with aging or chronic health issues. For example, two …
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- June 30, 2022
Vascular Occlusive Diseases of the Retina
Like all parts of the body, the retina and eye are supported by a complex vascular system, consisting of arteries, veins, and branch blood vessels. …
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- January 28, 2022
The Importance of Plaquenil Toxicity Screenings
Plaquenil, also known by its generic name hydroxychloroquine , is an oral medication that was originally developed to treat and prevent malaria. It …
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- December 10, 2021
Genetic & Inherited Retinal Diseases
Although most retinal diseases are caused by factors such as age or underlying medical conditions, some are caused by genetic mutations that are …
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- June 15, 2021
Intraocular Injections: Treatment is Not Nearly as Bad as It Sounds
The thought of having an injection into the white of the eye can sound awful. We understand. We’re on the other end of this situation as the eye …
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- February 14, 2021
Can I Stop a Retinal Tear from Progressing?
A retinal tear is a potentially serious condition on its own. However, there is also a concern that a retinal tear could progress to retinal …
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