We are excited to offer our patients the latest advancement in retinal imaging technology, the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Capturing a retinal image aids in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases and conditions of the retina including the top three: macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Let’s begin by understanding the retina’s role in… Read More
Posted in Retina | October 7, 2016
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) Awareness Month. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people over 60 years of age, affecting more Americans than cataracts and glaucoma combined. ARMD occurs when the macula, the small central area of the retina, deteriorates. The macula is responsible for your sharp, central vision… Read More
Posted in Retina | January 28, 2016
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)? Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people over age 60. It occurs when the macula, the small central portion of the retina, deteriorates. The retina is the light-sensitive nerve tissue at the back of the eye. The macula is responsible for your sharp,… Read More
Posted in Retina | December 28, 2013