Category: Retinal Diseases
- June 18, 2018
Retinal Conditions that Can Affect Central Vision
Central vision loss impacts a person’s middle field of vision. Even if a person maintains clear peripheral vision, it will be difficult to make out details and …
- May 18, 2018
Retinal Conditions that Affect Peripheral Vision
Peripheral vision is what appears at the sides of your field of view while looking straight ahead. It is an important component of good vision and is vital to …
- April 27, 2018
Why You Shouldn't Drive after Pupil Dilation
Pupil dilation is a necessary aspect of ophthalmological care and is used to diagnose a variety of retinal conditions. Many patients drive after pupil dilation …
- March 2, 2018
Diabetic Retinopathy Complications: Symptoms and Warning Signs
People who suffer from diabetic retinopathy can potentially experience major vision loss if the condition is not properly addressed. A complication of …
- January 31, 2018
Symptoms of Retinal Tears: Key Warning Signs and Risk Factors
The Kansas City, MO team at Retina Associates would like to go over some of the most common warning signs, symptoms, and risk factors of retinal tears. By …
- January 1, 2018
Retinal Detachment Risks
Retinal detachment is a serious condition that impacts a person’s vision. Retinal detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from the tissues around it, …
- May 5, 2017
Treating Retinal Vascular Disorders
Vision impairment is common in the United States. Millions of Americans require prescription lenses to enjoy crisp, clear eyesight. However, not all vision …
- October 20, 2016
Treatment for Hereditary Retinal Disorders
People in and around the Shawnee Mission area know that they can come to our eye care specialists to address major problems linked to retinal disorders. We …
- September 14, 2016
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Lattice Degeneration
At Retina Associates, our team of experts provides diagnosis of and treatment for the full range of diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. One of the …
- August 17, 2016
Common Ocular Complications of AIDS
AIDS is a disease that affects a person’s immune system. With the body’s ability to fight off illness and infection compromised, it becomes more likely that …