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Retina

Educational articles about retina related eye issues from the doctors of Ophthalmology at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

Central Serous Retinopathy Causes & Treatment

Central Serous Chorioretinopathy occurs when a leak develops, and fluids accumulate under the retina. The fluid leakage comes from a tissue layer under the choroid's retina. The condition is most common in young men under stress but can affect anyone at any age. At times, it is associated with [...]

Lattice Degeneration Overview

Lattice Degeneration is an abnormal thinning of the retina. When this condition is present, the retina is more susceptible to developing tears, breaks, or holes, ultimately leading to a retinal detachment. Due to the severity of the condition, lattice degeneration should be closely monitored. Lattice degeneration is most common in [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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