Understanding your eyes
What is the retina?
The retina is the layer at the very back of the eye that turns light into nerve impulses, which travel along the optic nerve to the brain. It is what lets your brain perceive what you are looking at. Many retinal conditions can seriously affect your vision, and some have no early symptoms, so they can be missed without a yearly dilated eye exam.
Read about the signs and symptoms of common retinal disorders, and call our office to schedule a consultation with a retina specialist.
Sudden vision changes?
A sudden increase in flashes or floaters, a shadow or curtain over part of your vision, or sudden vision loss in one eye can be a retinal emergency. Call us during office hours at (305) 712-6711 to schedule an urgent appointment.
Macular Degeneration
Age-related changes to central vision: wet and dry AMD, diagnosis and anti-VEGF treatment.
Learn moreDiabetic Retinopathy
How diabetes damages the retina's blood vessels, and the injections, laser and surgery that protect vision.
Learn moreRetinal Detachments & Tears
Flashes, floaters and shadows: the warning signs, and the repairs that reattach the retina.
Learn moreMacular Edema
Fluid build-up in the macula that blurs and distorts central vision, and how it's treated.
Learn moreRetinal Vascular Occlusions
Blocked retinal veins and arteries (BRVO, CRVO), risk factors and treatment.
Learn moreCentral Serous Chorioretinopathy
Fluid under the retina that blurs central vision, often in younger adults. Causes, the steroid connection, and treatment.
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