May 31, 2023Living with Diabetic Retinopathy: Coping Strategies and Support
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disorder that causes damage to the blood vessels in the retina (i.e., the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye). The …
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April 28, 2023The Warning Signs of a Retinal Emergency
The retina is a layer of light-sensitive cells located at the back of the eyeball; these cells trigger nerve impulses that travel to the brain to form a visual …
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March 28, 2023The Warning Signs of Retinal Detachment & What You Should Do
Retinal detachment is a medical condition strongly linked with changes in the eye due to normal aging. The eye disorder presents a serious concern because, …
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February 28, 2023What Patients Should Know About Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in the United States, affecting approximately 15 million people, …
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January 31, 2023When Is it Time to See a Diabetic Eye Specialist?
About 15.9 million Americans 65 years or older are now living with diabetes, which is especially harmful to your eyes and vision. Having or being at risk for …
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December 29, 2022Welcome To Our New and Improved Website
To all of our patients and referring providers in the Greater Kansas City community, Retina Associates is proud to announce the launch of our new and improved …
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September 30, 2022What Causes of Floaters and Flashes?
You hear a lot about flashes and floaters when discussing vision. We all experience the occasional floater or flash, but sometimes these can be signs of a …
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June 29, 2020Retinal Disease and Glaucoma
Glaucoma is characterized by excess or increased pressure inside the eye, which eventually damages the optic nerve. In many cases, the exact cause of glaucoma …
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June 10, 2020Retinal Disease and Diabetes
Diabetes is linked to a number of eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, and macular edema. One of the most common eye diseases affecting individuals …
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June 6, 2020What Is the Difference Between Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is an age-related disease that causes vision loss in the center of the field of vision due to thinning of the macula. Macular degeneration …
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