Retina

Retinal imaging technology has revolutionized the diagnosis, management, and treatment of various ocular conditions. This new technology offers a non-invasive and comprehensive view of the retina.  This enables practitioners to detect, monitor, and treat a myriad of ocular diseases and disorders with precision. Many benefits in enhancing ocular healthcare [...]

The retina plays a vital role in your vision and is located on the back wall of the eye. The retina’s primary function is to convert light into the images you see around you. As long as the retina is attached, it should work correctly. However, if the retina [...]

Flashes and floaters are painless phenomena caused by the shrinking of the eye’s vitreous (the gel-like fluid in between the lens and the retina) that occurs due to aging. They are common in adults over the age of 50. Flashes look like lightning or camera flashes, whereas floaters appear [...]

Your retina has 2 main areas: the macula and the peripheral retina. The macula is responsible for central vision and fine details, whereas the peripheral retina allows you to see peripherally. For example, if you were to look at someone sitting across the table from you, your macula allows [...]

The retina is a layer of light-sensitive tissue that lines the inside of the eye and transmits visual signals to the brain via the optic nerve. A retinal detachment ensues when the retina is lifted or pulled from its natural position. There are three types of retinal detachments: Rhegmatogenous- [...]