The round shape of the eye is partially maintained thanks to the efforts of vitreous, a gel-like substance within the eye interior. Numerous fibers attached to the retina’s surface intertwine with the vitreous, but vitreous may begin to shrink as a person ages. This shrinkage will force the fibers to pull on the surface on ... read more
As its name implies, a macular hole is a break within the macula. The macula is responsible for the sharp vision essential for activities such as reading, driving, or noticing finer details. Macular holes (MHs) may cause blurred, distorted or complete loss of central vision. MHs are more common in patients over the age of sixty. Macular holes occur in stages ... read more
Also known as central serous choroidopathy (CSC), CSR is an eye disease caused by fluid buildup below the retina, resulting in potential visual distortion. This fluid comes from a tissue layer found under the retina which goes by the name of the choroid. CSR typically affect a single eye but there is a possibility of ... read more
Epiretinal Membranes (ERMs) are a thin sheet of tissue that may form on the retina’s inner surface. These ERMs also go by names like cellophane maculopathy, macular puckers, or premacular fibrosis. Much like other retinal diseases we’ve discussed, ERMs may affect your vision, though symptoms are generally minimal. ERMs happen when cell changes occur in ... read more
The prevalence of uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity and cardiovascular disease within the Caribbean are among the three most common risk factors for branch retinal vein occlusion. Just like they do with the heart, the arteries and veins are also responsible for circulating blood to the eyes. The retina is comprised of a single primary ... read more
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the cruelest potential consequences of diabetes: if left untreated, it can lead to loss of sight. By 2030, it could become the leading cause of blindness worldwide. The prevalence of diabetes in the Caribbean is almost fifty percent higher than the global average which will result in more diabetic retinopathy for the ... read more
