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Retina & Clinical Research Videos

Retina & Clinical Research Videos

This educational resource library features articles and videos created by our own retina physicians and clinical research specialists to help patients better understand retinal conditions, treatments, clinical trials, and advances in ophthalmic research. Through clear, specialist-led information, our team explains conditions affecting the retina and vitreous, available treatment options, and new approaches being studied to preserve and improve vision.

Our goal is to make complex medical and research topics easier to understand while giving patients access to information directly from the specialists involved in retinal care and ophthalmic research. These resources are designed to keep patients informed about both established treatments and the evolving science behind the diagnosis and treatment of retinal disease. Content is provided for educational purposes and is not intended to replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Why you may need a Retina Specialist

A retina specialist is an ophthalmologist with years of additional training in diagnosing and treating abnormalities of the macula, retina, and vitreous body of the eye. They can effectively treat age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, and vascular diseases of the eye in addition to other conditions.

Retina doctors use specialized advanced technology to examine the retina and the […]

What is a Macular Pucker?

A macular pucker occurs when a membrane grows over the retina and wrinkles or creases the retina which alters the contour of your macula.

The macula must lie flat for your eye to function properly. When the macula wrinkles or bulges, your central vision becomes distorted or blurry.

This macula region is located in the center of the retina. This is responsible […]

What are Flashes and Floaters? 

Flashes are the appearance of “lightning streaks” in the field of vision. It can occur when the vitreous pulls on the retina. People with retinal issues often have momentary lightning streaks that look like jagged lines. Other flashes can be caused by migraines and appear as “heat waves” that can last up to 20 minutes. A migraine is a spasm […]

Uveitis Overview

Uveitis is the inflammation of the uvea. Three parts make up the uvea; iris, ciliary body, and choroid. The uvea’s importance in the eye is to provide blood flow to the deep layers of the retina. When the uvea is inflamed, it causes eye injury and inflammatory diseases. There are different types of uveitis conditions, including:

  • Anterior uveitis affects the […]

Macular Hole Overview

A macular hole occurs when a tear or opening forms in your macula. Objects in your central vision will become blurry, wavy, or distorted as the hole forms. As the hole grows more prominent, a dark or blind spot appears in your central vision but does not affect your peripheral vision. Straight lines or objects can begin to appear bent […]

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