Retina Diseases
How are Retinal Tears Treated?
A retinal tear is usually treated with laser, but there are other ways to prevent retinal detachments.
Read MoreAre You at Risk of a PVD?
Flashes and floaters are the most common symptoms of a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). A PVD can cause a retinal tear. Retinal tears, in turn, can lead to a retinal detachment. Retinal detachments require surgery and can possibly cause blindness. Everyone will get a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). The chances of developing a retinal detachment…
Read MoreHistoplasmosis Treatment
This is Part 2 of a short series on ocular histoplasmosis – a retinal disease transmitted by chickens.
Read MoreARMD | Risk Factors
You’ve heard of wet and dry types of ARMD, but what are the risk factor for developing macular degeneration?
Read MoreWhat are Eye Floaters?
Floaters are usually benign, but could be the first sign of a retinal tear or retinal detachment. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreShortage of Avastin
You may have learned that there is a shortage of Avastin…and here’s what’s going on.
Read MoreCentral Serous Retinopathy | CSR
CSR is a recurrent disease of the retina causing blurriness, loss of color perception and minification…what’s minification?
Read MoreNeed a Retina Specialist?
When do you need to see a retina specialist? Here are few reasons you might indeed to see Dr. Sardi (our retina specialist)…
Read MoreBranch Artery Occlusion (BRAO)
There are four types of RVO – Branch retinal artery occlusions may be sign of impending stroke or heart attack. Here’s why.
Read MoreCentral Retinal Artery Occlusions
A CRAO is another type of retinal vascular occlusion and may be a sign of systemic disease, unlike other types of vascular occlusions. Here’s why…
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