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
Turn to look at a blank wall and you may notice those shadowy specks near the edge of your vision, perhaps best known as eye floaters. Eye floaters can happen to anyone as they are part of the vitreous, the jelly-like substance nestled between the lens and retina. These floaters happen when the vitreous pulls ... 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
