Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of vision loss. Anyone with diabetes can get diabetic retinopathy. The longer you have diabetes, and the more uncontrolled your blood sugar is, the more likely you are to develop the condition. Diabetic retinopathy can cause serious complications that may lead to vision loss without treatment. Keep reading to… Read More
Posted in Blog, Retina | July 3, 2024
Macular degeneration, also called age-related macular degeneration, is a common cause of vision loss in older adults. This eye condition slowly destroys central vision but leaves your peripheral or side vision intact. Although macular degeneration isn’t reversible, treatment can slow its progression. Keep reading to learn more about macular degeneration and whether you can stop… Read More
Posted in Retina | March 29, 2024
The retina lines the back wall of your eye and is necessary for eyesight. But, it is thin and sensitive, and many conditions can damage it and rob you of your vision. Most retinal disorders share symptoms and warning signs. No matter what is damaging your retina or how it results in impaired eyesight or… Read More
Posted in Retina | August 31, 2021
Your eyes contain many different parts that work together to create sight. There are the corneas that focus a large part of the light that enters the eyes. The pupils contract and relax to control the amount of light entering the eyes. The lens moves and adjusts inside of the eye to focus the light… Read More
Posted in Retina | December 20, 2019
Understanding the complex systems inside of your eye is not easy. You don’t need to know the exact ins and outs of everything going on in there to stay healthy. However, here at Eyecare Specialists, we believe having a basic understanding of how the eye works can be very helpful in catching symptoms of serious… Read More
Posted in Retina | November 22, 2017