Category: Retinal Diseases
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November 12, 2019Sun Exposure and the Risk of Retinal Disease
At Retina Associates, we always stress patient education as well as prevention. This helps our patients understand the various causes of retinal conditions out …
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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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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 …
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November 21, 2018Study Suggests Mediterranean Diets Can Help Prevent AMD
Retinal conditions can impact vision, and if left untreated, may lead to a loss of eyesight. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common …
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October 22, 2018Retinal Tear vs. Retinal Detachment
With this in mind, the team at Retina Associates would like to go over the differences between retinal tears and retinal detachment. You may be surprised to …
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September 28, 2018How the Eye Works
The eye is actually made up of multiple parts and layers that all play an important role in producing clear vision. Understanding how the eye works helps our …
