Diseases And Treatments

The macula is the central area of the retina and is of particular interest to retina specialists. Remember, that the retina is the light sensitive tissue which lines the inside of the eye.Read More »

The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye on the inside. It is located near the optic nerve. The purpose of the retina is to receive light that the lens has focused,Read More »

Retinal tear and retinal detachment. Usually, the vitreous moves away from the retina without causing problems. But sometimes the vitreous pulls hard enough to tear the retina in one or more placesRead More »

Cystoid macular edema or CME, is a painless disorder which affects the central retina or macula. When this condition is present, multiple cyst-like (cystoid) areas of fluid appear in the macula and cause retinal swelling or edema.Read More »

It is a common eye disorder among people over 50. It causes blurred or reduced central vision, due to thinning of the macula (MAK-u-luh). Themacula is the part of the retina responsible for clear vision in your direct line of sight.Read More »

A macular pucker is scar tissue that has formed on the eye’s macula, located in the center of the light-sensitive tissue called the retina. The macula provides the sharp, central vision we need for reading, driving, and seeing fine detail.Read More »

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes mellitus that affects the blood vessels. It is the most common cause of blindness in the working population.Read More »

Retinal detachment is when the retina separates from the inner wall of the eye.Read More »

A macular pucker is scar tissue that has formed on the eye’s macula, located in the center of the light-sensitive tissue called the retina. The macula provides the sharp, central vision we need for reading, driving, and seeing fine detail.Read More »