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Guide to Retinal Diseases
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Retinal Diseases
What is the primary function of the retina? The retina is a thin layer of tissue that contains millions of light-sensitive cells (rods and cones),...
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Retinal Tears: Causes and Treatments
If you notice sudden blurry vision, you may have a retinal tear. A retinal tear is an eye emergency that requires urgent medical attention. The...
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How Is Macular Edema Treated?
Macular edema is a leading cause of vision loss, but if detected early, can be successfully treated. What is macular edema? The macula is the...
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What Is Macular Edema?
Have you noticed any sudden changes in your vision? You may have macular edema. What is macular edema? Macular edema is the number one cause...
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Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Over 2.5 million adults are affected by CRVO, every year. The central retail vein drains all the blood from the retina, carry away carbon dioxide...
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Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Over 13.9 million adults are affected by branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) globally. Blood is carried throughout your body, including your eyes, through arteries and...
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Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is an eye emergency and causes sudden vision loss in over 2 people per 100,000 every year. The retinal nerve layer...
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Retinal Holes and Tears
Retinal holes and tears affect over 10% of the population. The retina is the thin, inside lining of the eye that is light-sensitive and generates...
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Retinal Detachment
Over 28,000 cases of retinal detachment occur every year. Retinal detachment is sight-threatening retinal disease and occurs when the retina separates from the back of...
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What Are Eye Flashes?
Have you ever been startled by the appearance of small flashes of light out of the corner of your eye? Eye flashes When eye flashes...
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Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa is one of the most frequently occurring forms of inherited retinal degeneration, affecting around 1 in 4,000 people, worldwide. What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?...
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What Is Charles Bonnet Syndrome?
Charles Bonnet Syndrome affects up to 40 percent of people with low vision. Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) typically develops in the weeks and months following...
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6 Habits for a Healthy Retina
Adopt these 6 lifestyle habits to help maintain your eye health and vision. We all know that ‘good living’ that supports a healthy lifestyle comes...