Retina Macula Specialists of Miami
Monday’s highly anticipated solar eclipse will be the first in nearly forty years, and numerous Americans will want to see the phenomenon. As you may be aware, it is extremely dangerous to stare directly at an eclipse, and the odds of developing solar retinopathy are significantly higher, so it is imperative to take the proper […]
National Eye Health Week kicks off this week, promoting the importance of regular eye exams. With that in mind, there are several simple steps one can take to help maintain ocular health: Smoking cessation. Chemicals found in tobacco smoke may cause damage to your eye’s intricate structure and its highly delicate surface. This can lead […]
For patients dealing with retinal diseases such as a vitreous hemorrhage or retinal detachment, the severity of the disease may require vitrectomy surgery. These procedures involve removing the clouded vitreous gel found in the eye’s center. Upon removal, the gel is swapped with a solution similar to that of healthy and clear vitreous. As a […]
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 […]
A tremendous amount of behind the scenes work takes place in the retina to create the various images we see every day. Today we’re focusing on the retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) which are found near the retina’s inner surface. These cells “communicate” with photoreceptors to receive and assist in processing visual information. The RGCs then […]
Unfortunately, the majority of retinal detachment cannot be prevented, which only reinforces how imperative it is to regularly have an eye exam in order to detect signs. Certain eye injuries may cause retinal damage and lead to a detachment, but with a few simple steps and safe practices you can at least lower your risk. […]
Despite the numerous stern warnings discussing the dangers of staring directly at the recent solar eclipse, many people still failed to take the proper precautions. The failure to heed warnings may have resulted in permanent damage to the retina, but this damage may be subtle. Staring at a solar eclipse without protection doesn’t necessarily cause […]
The macula is an area located in the center of the retina. Should this area fill with excess fluid, it may cause the macula to swell and become thicker. This fluid is generally caused by blood vessels that have become damaged, resulting in what’s called a macular edema. Macular edemas are often caused by diabetic […]
Last time we discussed the importance of paying close attention to the appearance of eye floaters. Also going by the Latin phrasemuscae volitante, which literally translates to “hovering flies”, these floaters happen when microscopic debris leaks into the eye. When the eye’s gel-like substance called the vitreous humor breaks off, these drops may cause retina […]
Chances are you probably visit your doctor at least once a year to check your health, but how often are you paying your eye doctor a visit? Eye diseases may be initially asymptomatic and it’s critical to care for eye related problems before symptoms start, which may be initially ignored. Untreated eye problems can rapidly […]
