Author: Retina Associates, LLC
October 14, 2019Eye Injury and the Risk of Retinal Diseases
The retina is the thin layer of light-sensitive tissues that sit at the back of the eye. The retina receives visual information and sends it to the brain via …
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September 13, 2019Detached Retina Symptoms
At Retina Associates, our goal is to ensure patients are able to experience the best vision possible. We offer advanced diagnosis and treatment of different …
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August 13, 2019Causes of Blurry Peripheral Vision
Peripheral vision refers to your ability to see objects to the sides and out of the corners of your eyes. If you lose peripheral vision, you may notice that …
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July 14, 2019Retinal Degenerative Diseases
Retinal disorders come in different forms, from tears and holes in the retina to conditions that involve the breakdown of cells in the retina. Whatever the …
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June 13, 2019Smoking and the Risk of Retinal Conditions
Most people could write a long list of ways that smoking can harm the body. Most people know that smoking can increase the risk of conditions like cancer, …
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May 14, 2019Managing Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa is one of a number of retinal conditions that can lead to vision impairment. This genetic eye disease specifically causes damage to the …
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March 15, 2019Restore Vision with Macular Hole Surgery
As a person ages, there are many (/retinal-health text: retinal conditions that can develop and interfere with vision). One potential cause of concern is a …
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February 20, 2019Diagnosing and Treating Inherited Retinal Disorders
Inherited retinal disorders (IRDs) are a category of rare diseases caused by genetic mutation. These conditions can result in loss of vision over time, and in …
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January 31, 2019Hypertensive Retinopathy Treatments
High blood pressure can cause the blood vessel walls to thicken, resulting in restricted blood flow. When this vascular condition occurs, hypersensitive …
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December 15, 2018Retinal Disease Statistics
We feel that statistics can tell a compelling story about health, wellness, and vision. With that in mind, let’s look at some numbers related to retinal …
