Category: Retina Conditions
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Flashes and Floaters in Your Eyes: When to See the Doctor
Written by: Edward Wood, MD of Austin Retina Associates Have you ever seen tiny dark specks in your field of vision and wondered if you should be concerned? Many people with healthy eyes will see floaters, described as tiny spider webs or dark specks, on occasion. If you are experiencing a sudden …
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Importance of Routine Diabetic Eye Exams
Many people have delayed their eye exams throughout the pandemic, causing serious and advanced diseases and sometimes resulting in vision loss. This is especially seen among our diabetic patients. More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, and 88 million US adults are prediabetic. Diabetes is a …
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Austin Retina Associates’ Patient Warns Others Not To Ignore Changes in Vision
Over the past year, medical providers have reported an increase in delayed medical care due to pandemic-related fear. Ignoring symptoms and postponing appointments has resulted in serious health concerns for many patients. Anna Stehle, a behavioural unit teacher, almost lost her eyesight after …
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How Diabetes Impacts Vision and Retinal Health
It’s estimated that over 34 million adults in the United States have some form of diabetes. While it’s common knowledge that patients with diabetes must keep their blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels in check, many people may not realize that patients with diabetes must also pay …
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Get the Word Out for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
As of 2021, approximately 11 million adults over the age of 55 in the US are affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) , which is the leading cause of blindness in older individuals. This number is expected to reach 22 million by 2050. However, if AMD is detected early and properly managed …
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Understanding Macular Conditions and Symptoms
At the center of the retina is a pigmented area known as the macula, which controls the central vision of our eyes. Central vision plays a crucial role in our daily lives, giving us the ability to see fine details, drive, read, recognize faces, perceive color, and more. Just like the rest of the …
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November Is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder involving high levels of blood sugar that, if left unmanaged, can lead to a slew of serious health issues, including eye damage. According to the CDC, just over 1 in 10 Americans have some form of diabetes and approximately 1 in 3 adults in the US have prediabetes. …
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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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