Category: Retina
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Our Commitment During COVID-19
Patient Update - September 25, 2020 Austin Retina Patients, We are hopeful that with the overall decrease in COVID-19 cases and the rapid vaccine progress, that as a country, we are on the downhill side of this pandemic. At the same time, we know that COVID-19 is still very daunting and want to …
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How to Protect Your Eyes From Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is a serious medical emergency that can result in full and permanent vision loss in the affected eye if left untreated. It occurs when the retina , which is the thin layer of light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye, becomes separated from its normal position. This …
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Retinopathy of Prematurity: What You Need to Know
In the womb, a baby’s eyes start to develop at around the sixth week of pregnancy . At this point, the eyes are just two small protrusions emanating from the brain. In the months that follow, these protrusions grow and become increasingly complex. When babies are born prematurely, their eye …
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Rare Conditions That Affect the Retina
The retina plays a very important role in our ability to see. Its function is to receive light, convert the light into neural signals, and trigger the optic nerve to transport those signals to the brain. Its structure is composed of a thin layer of photosensitive tissue that lines the back of the …
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Retina FAQ: A Guide for Our Patients
The retina plays a huge role in our ability to see. Here’s everything you need to know about this complex but delicate part of the eye. 1. What Is the Retina? The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. Its function is to receive light, convert that light …
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When Is a Retina Specialist Needed?
The eye is an incredibly sophisticated organ, which makes it simultaneously powerful and vulnerable. While it plays a vital role in how humans gather information about their environment, it is also one of the most fragile organs in the body. As such, it’s crucial that we are proactive about our …
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What to Expect at Your First Retina Appointment
Your first appointment with a retina specialist can seem daunting. Patients aren’t always sure of what to expect, what’s needed of them, and what the experience will entail. On top of these concerns, if you’re visiting our office, you are dealing with a retina issue that could be impeding your …
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Common Symptoms of a Detached Retina
Are you noticing more “floaters,” or cobweb-like specks in your field of vision? Are you seeing flashes of light? These are a few symptoms of a retinal detachment, and it is a medical emergency . If not promptly treated, retinal detachment can cause permanent vision loss. If you’re having any …
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What Does the Retina Do?
The retina is an essential part of the eye that enables vision. It’s a thin layer of tissue that covers approximately 65 percent of the back of the eye, near the optic nerve. Its job is to receive light from the lens, convert it to neural signals and transmit them to the brain for visual …
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What are the Symptoms of Retinal Detachment?
Last month, we shared the symptoms of retinal tears and how they can cause a sudden onset of black spots (floaters) in your field of vision, blurred vision and a gradual decrease in peripheral (side) vision. Retinal detachment has similar symptoms to retinal tears and may result in significant …
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