For patients dealing with retinal diseases such as a vitreous hemorrhage or retinal detachment, the severity of the disease may require vitrectomy surgery. These procedures involve removing the clouded vitreous gel found in the eye’s center. Upon removal, the gel is swapped with a solution similar to that of healthy and clear vitreous. As a ... read more
National Eye Health Week kicks off this week, promoting the importance of regular eye exams. With that in mind, there are several simple steps one can take to help maintain ocular health: Smoking cessation. Chemicals found in tobacco smoke may cause damage to your eye’s intricate structure and its highly delicate surface. This can lead ... read more
In industrialized countries, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains the leading cause of blindness in adults. The central portion of the retina is damaged, resulting in a loss of central vision, also known as foveal vision. This central vision is vital in helping with daily details such as driving, reading, or watching television. There are two ... read more
Unfortunately, the majority of retinal detachment cannot be prevented, which only reinforces how imperative it is to regularly have an eye exam in order to detect signs. Certain eye injuries may cause retinal damage and lead to a detachment, but with a few simple steps and safe practices you can at least lower your risk. ... read more
A tremendous amount of behind the scenes work takes place in the retina to create the various images we see every day. Today we’re focusing on the retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) which are found near the retina’s inner surface. These cells “communicate” with photoreceptors to receive and assist in processing visual information. The RGCs then ... read more
Monday’s highly anticipated solar eclipse will be the first in nearly forty years, and numerous Americans will want to see the phenomenon. As you may be aware, it is extremely dangerous to stare directly at an eclipse, and the odds of developing solar retinopathy are significantly higher, so it is imperative to take the proper ... read more
Despite the numerous stern warnings discussing the dangers of staring directly at the recent solar eclipse, many people still failed to take the proper precautions. The failure to heed warnings may have resulted in permanent damage to the retina, but this damage may be subtle. Staring at a solar eclipse without protection doesn’t necessarily cause ... read more
The vitreous humor is the gel-like substance located between the retina and the lens. It is encapsulated in a thin shell (vitreous cortex) and typically remains attached to the retina. With age, the vitreous degenerates leading to the possibility of having its cortex “pulling away” from the retina. A full detachment is known as a posterior ... read more
The Experts Opinion Monday’s highly anticipated solar eclipse will be the first in nearly forty years. Everyone in North America plus parts of South America, Africa, and Europe will see at least a partial solar eclipse. As you may be aware, it is extremely dangerous to stare directly at an eclipse, and the odds of developing solar ... read more
We previously discussed this month’s solar eclipse and the importance of taking the proper measures to look at it safely. Staring directly at an eclipse can cause significant eye damage and potentially lead to solar retinopathy, which we’ll take a closer look at. Solar retinopathy is caused when harmful radiation from the sun enters the ... read more
