The Effects of Smoking on Vision I doubt there's an article written that says that smoking is good for you....and this isn't one either. But many patients are not aware of the link between smoking and vision loss, as well as other eye issues. If you or someone you love needs one more reason … [Read more...]
FDA Approves a New Treatment for Macular Degeneration The FDA approved a new treatment for improving the vision of people who suffer vision loss from severe macular degeneration. End-stage macular degeneration is the advanced form of age-related macular degeneration with severe loss of central … [Read more...]
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa? Retinitis Pigmentosa is a genetically inherited disease involving the rod receptors, cone receptors, and retinal pigment epithelium of the retina. It can occur as a sporadic rare occurrence or it is inherited as an autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant or X-linked … [Read more...]
What is a Macular Hole? A macular hole is a break or opening in the retina involving the macula. It is usually round in shape which is different from most peripheral retina breaks. What Causes a Macular Hole? In most cases it is idiopathic. It is more common as we age. Myopic eye, … [Read more...]
What is Macular Pucker? Macular pucker is known by several other names such as epiretinal membrane, macular wrinkle, cellophane maculopathy, epimacular membrane, and preretinal membrane. Macular pucker is characterized by a membrane on the surface of the macular portion of the retina … [Read more...]
The retina is the innermost layer of the eye or internal tunic and composed of nerve tissue which senses the light entering the eye. The retina can be compared to a camera - the pictures being captured by the eye and reflected on the screen of the retina (the macula within the retina) hence, we … [Read more...]
What is Chloroquine? Chloroquine is an antimalarial drug. It is also used for other medical conditions. It is not exactly known how its mechanism of action works but it is suspected to inhibit certain enzymes from its interaction with DNA. Chloroquine Clinical Indications … [Read more...]
What is an Argon Laser? A laser is an emitting of light coherent and polarized of a single wavelength that can be focused and aimed using lenses. Laser is the acronym for L ight A mplification by the S timulated E mission of R adiation The argon laser was developed in the 1960s. Argon … [Read more...]
Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis Diabetic retinopathy is diagnosed during a dilated eye exam. Dilating eye drops are instilled into the eye that causes the muscles inside the eye to dilate the pupil. This will allow the eye doctor to more fully examine the retina in the back of the eye. Types of … [Read more...]
What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the retina located in back of the eye caused by diabetes. What Causes Diabetic Retinopathy? The elevated blood sugar (glucose) damages the blood vessels in the retina. It usually takes seven years or more for diabetic retinopathy … [Read more...]
