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4 Early Warning Signs of a Macular Hole You Should Never Ignore

A macular hole can permanently damage your central vision if left untreated. Discover the four early warning signs you should never ignore and how Retina Specialists can help protect your sight.

Aug 2nd, 2026

Retinal Vein Occlusion: What Your Diagnosis Really Means for Your Vision

Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a type of retinal vascular disease where one of the veins in the back of your eye becomes blocked. If you get an RVO diagnosis, what does this mean for your vision? Keep reading to find out.

Jul 2nd, 2026

 5 Important Facts About Uveitis

Uveitis is an inflammation of structures in the middle of your eye, which may be caused by an infection, injury, or an unknown cause. Here are five important facts about uveitis and its treatment you should know.

Jun 2nd, 2026

When to See a Specialist for Red Eyes

Red eyes can be merely an annoyance, or they can signal that something more serious is going on. Keep reading to learn when you should see a specialist for your red eyes.

May 2nd, 2026

Retinal Detachment: 5 Signs to Take Seriously

A retinal detachment is a condition that can cause permanent vision loss. Here are five signs you need to take seriously to prevent that from happening.

Apr 6th, 2026

What Happens at a Diabetic Eye Exam?

If you have diabetes, the high blood sugar levels can damage sensitive eye tissues. Learn here what happens at a diabetic eye exam.

Mar 12th, 2026

Living Well with Low Vision: A Guide for AMD Awareness Month

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can rob you of the central part of your vision if it’s not caught early in its progression. This AMD Awareness Month, learn what you can do to live well with low vision.

Feb 2nd, 2026

7 New Year's Resolutions for Healthier Eyes

If you’re making resolutions this New Year’s, be sure you include protecting your eye health. Here are seven good resolutions for doing just that.

Jan 15th, 2026

Holiday-Proof Your Vision: Tips to Avoid Common Eye Injuries

The holidays are about celebrating the season, but sometimes, they come with avoidable eye injuries that may need professional help. Learn about some common eye injuries and what you can do to protect yourself and others.

Dec 12th, 2025

5 Essential Steps to Protect Your Eyes from Diabetes

Diabetes, left untreated, can damage your body’s tissues, including your eyes. Here are five steps you can take to help protect your eyes from the disease.

Nov 2nd, 2025

4 Types of Ocular Injury That Need Immediate Care

Some eye injuries will heal on their own, given rest and time, but some require immediate care. Learn about four types of injuries that require professional help.

Oct 20th, 2025

Keeping Your Retina Healthy After 50

As you age, your eyes age with you, and you can develop age-related conditions that can rob you of your sight. Learn how to keep your retina healthy as you reach 50 and beyond.

Sep 2nd, 2025

Why Some Retinal Detachments Happen Without Warning

Retinal detachments that stem from an injury, such as a blow to the head, come with an array of symptoms that warns you that you have a problem. Some detachments, though, occur without warning. Here’s why.

Aug 2nd, 2025

Summer Eye Protection Beyond Just Sunglasses

If you want to be out and about this summer, sunglasses are a necessary accessory, but there are many more things you can do to protect your eyes. Keep reading to learn all about them.

Jul 2nd, 2025

Is a Retinal Detachment a Medical Emergency?

A retinal detachment occurs when the light-sensing tissue at the back of your eye comes loose from its mooring. If this happens, it’s a medical emergency, and here’s why.

Jun 4th, 2025

How Often Do Adults Need Comprehensive Dilated Eye Exams?

A comprehensive dilated eye exam can give your ophthalmologist a detailed picture of your eye health, but how often is it necessary to get one? Keep reading to learn the answer.

May 1st, 2025

Nonproliferative Vs. Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

If you’re a diabetic, you can develop a condition called retinopathy, which can destroy the eye tissue that senses light. Learn about the difference between the two forms and what you can do to prevent a problem.

Apr 1st, 2025

How Aging Impacts Retinal Health

Aging affects all of your body, including your eyes. Keep reading to learn how getting older can impact your retina, the light-sensing tissue at the back of your eyes.

Mar 13th, 2025

Vitrectomy: The Outpatient Surgery That Can Save Your Vision

If you’re losing your vision due to retinal problems or issues with your vitreous humor, vitrectomy is a straightforward surgical procedure that can save your sight. Here’s how it works.

Feb 2nd, 2025

When to Seek Treatment for Eye Trauma

If you’ve received a blow to the eye or gotten something in it, it may be minor, or it may threaten your vision. Here’s how you know when to seek treatment for eye trauma.

Jan 8th, 2025

What Happens During a Diabetic Eye Exam?

If you’re a diabetic, it’s essential to make yearly eye exams to ensure proper eye health. Here, we discuss what happens when you come in for a diabetic eye exam.

Dec 12th, 2024

Diagnosing and Treating an Eye Tumor

If you notice a brown mole either next to or within your eye, it’s possible you have an eye tumor, and you need to get it checked out to determine if it’s cancerous or benign. Here’s how we diagnose and treat an eye tumor.

Nov 8th, 2024

Understanding the Differences Between Macular Holes and Macular Puckers

Macular puckers and macular holes are related conditions that affect the light-sensing tissue at the back of your eye and your clear, central vision. Learn more about the conditions and how they’re treated here.

Oct 14th, 2024

Your Step-By-Step Guide to Your Upcoming Scleral Buckling Surgery

If you’ve detached your retina, the light-sensing tissue in the back of your eye, the doctor may perform scleral buckling surgery. Here’s what you need to know about your condition, and a step-by-step guide through the procedure.

Sep 11th, 2024

Signs and Symptoms of Uveitis

Uveitis, an infection of the middle layer of your eye, produces a number of telltale signs and symptoms. Learning those will help you know when to seek medical attention.

Aug 8th, 2024

How Dilation Helps Your Ophthalmologist Examine Your Eyes Thoroughly

When you go for a comprehensive eye exam, the doctor always dilates the eyes to examine the structures that run front to back. Here’s how dilation helps with the exam and with arriving at a diagnosis.

Jul 2nd, 2024

Can I Do Anything to Prevent Macular Degeneration?

Age-related macular degeneration can rob you of your crucial central vision if not treated quickly, so is there a way to prevent it entirely? Not exactly, and here’s why.

Jun 17th, 2024

 What to Expect Right After Your Emergency Retinal Detachment Surgery

If you experience a retinal detachment, you’re going to need emergency surgery to save your sight. Here’s what you can expect following the procedure.

May 2nd, 2024

Why Sudden Floaters or Flashes Signal a Serious Eye Problem

Seeing a speck in your vision is probably nothing, but if you suddenly see a burst of floaters and/or flashes, you may be looking at a medical emergency. Keep reading to learn why.

Apr 2nd, 2024

How High Blood Sugar Can Damage Your Eyes

If you’re a diabetic, your eyes are at risk for serious damage. Keep reading to learn how high sugar levels can damage your eyes and what you can do about it.

Mar 1st, 2024

Frequent Floaters and Flashes: Could They Be a Sign of a Torn Retina?

If you experience a flurry of floaters and light flashes across your visual field, you have a medical emergency; you may have a torn retina or even a retinal detachment. Here’s what you need to do about it.

Feb 2nd, 2024

How Often Should I Have a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

Eye exams are quick and easy, but many people aren’t sure how often they need to get them. Here’s what we recommend and why.

Jan 1st, 2024

Hypertensive Retinopathy: A Common Consequence of Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to damage in many of your bodily systems, including your eyes. Learn more here about hypertensive retinopathy and how it affects you.

Dec 5th, 2023

What Happens After a Scleral Buckling Procedure?

If you’ve had a retinal detachment, your doctor may choose to perform a scleral buckling procedure. Here’s what you can expect from the procedure and what you’re likely to experience afterward.

Oct 1st, 2023

PRP Laser Therapy: What to Expect

If you’re a diabetic, your eyes are at risk of abnormal blood vessel growth that could impair your sight. PRP laser therapy, though, can help save your vision. Here’s what to expect.

Sep 1st, 2023

Tractional Retinal Detachment: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

A tractional retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can rob you of your sight if you don’t get immediate medical attention. Keep reading to learn about its causes, treatment, and prevention.

Aug 1st, 2023

Eye Floaters and Flashes: When to See an Ophthalmologist

Flashes and floaters in your visual field are common, but their causes aren’t all equal. Learn when these phenomena are simply benign signs of aging and when they require the attention of an ophthalmologist.

Jul 14th, 2023

What to Do if You Know You're at Risk for Macular Disease

Macular disease is a leading cause of vision loss. Are you at risk? Keep reading to learn about risk factors and what we can do to treat the disease.

Jun 5th, 2023

Can I Prevent Retinal Tears?

Retinal tears precede retinal detachments, and they’re a sign you could be set to lose your sight. Can you prevent them? Here’s what our experts have to say.

May 1st, 2023

Life After Eye Trauma

Accidents happen, and your eyes can endure a traumatic injury from any number of different causes. Learn what you should do if you’re injured and what you can expect after suffering a trauma.

Apr 4th, 2023

Ask These Questions at Your Next Diabetic Eye Exam

If you’re coming in for a diabetic eye exam, there are some questions you should ask to understand your underlying condition and your eye health. We’ve got them for you here.

Mar 8th, 2023

5 Helpful Treatments for Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration can rob you of your central vision and make everyday tasks difficult, if not impossible, to perform. Fortunately, we have five helpful treatments for it.

Feb 14th, 2023

Don't Ignore These Signs of a Retinal Detachment

A retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that, if not rapidly treated, can rob you of your sight. Don’t ignore the signs of a retinal detachment.

Jan 11th, 2023

Signs That Your Eye Injury Needs Medical Care

If you sustain an eye injury, it’s important to know the signs that you need medical care. Keep reading to learn about some of the most common injuries and the signs they produce.

Dec 11th, 2022

What to Expect at Your Diabetic Eye Exam

If you have diabetes, regular eye exams are critical to preventing complications. Here’s what you can expect at your exam.

Nov 8th, 2022

Understanding the Warning Signs of an Eye Tumor

Eye tumors, growths of abnormal cells in and around the eyeball, are usually benign, but understanding the warning signs can prompt you to get medical help before they become serious.

Oct 6th, 2022

My Eyes Frequently Water Severely: Can You Help?

If your eyes frequently water and are itchy, burning, or red, you may have a condition called dry eye. We can help with that.

Sep 8th, 2022

Can Macular Degeneration Be Prevented?

Macular degeneration is an eye disease that robs you of your central vision. Can it be prevented? Actually, no, but you can minimize your risks by getting regular eye exams. Here’s why.

Aug 3rd, 2022

Why PRP Laser Therapy Might Be Right for You

If you’re a diabetic, your high sugar levels put you at risk for vision loss. PRP laser therapy is an innovative treatment that can prevent such loss. Learn all about it here.

Jul 12th, 2022

Why Do My Eyes Have to Be Dilated for an Eye Exam?

If you’re going for an eye exam, chances are your ophthalmologist will dilate your eyes. Here’s why.

Jun 1st, 2022

Preventing Vision Loss From Diabetic Retinopathy

If you have diabetes, you’re at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that robs you of your vision. Keep reading to learn how we can prevent vision loss associated with diabetic retinopathy.

May 1st, 2022

Take These Steps Immediately if You've Suffered an Eye Injury or Trauma

Do you know what to do if you suffer an eye injury? Here, we talk about how to handle some of the most common types of injuries.

Apr 1st, 2022

Am I at Risk for Macular Degeneration?

Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that robs you of your central vision. Learn here about who’s at risk.

Mar 2nd, 2022

How Should I Prepare for My Vitrectomy?

A vitrectomy is an surgical eye procedure that removes fluid from the eyeball and repairs any damage it may have caused. Keep reading to learn about the procedure and how you should prepare for it.

Feb 1st, 2022

What Does it Mean If I've Suddenly Lost My Vision?

Vision loss is never good, but if it comes on suddenly, chances are you have a retinal detachment, an emergency medical condition. Learn why it happens and what we can do about it here.

Jan 4th, 2022

Are Floaters Dangerous?

If you’re seeing floaters in your vision — dark spots or squiggles that seem to move as you do — it may be nothing serious, or it may be an emergency. Learn how to tell the difference here.

Dec 7th, 2021

Is Macular Degeneration Hereditary?

Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that can rob you of the central part of your vision. Learn more about the disease and whether heredity plays a role in its development.

Nov 1st, 2021

Why Do I Need to Get My Eyes Dilated?

Dilating your eyes is part of an ophthalmologist’s complete eye exam. Learn why dilation is so important and what eye problems it lets the doctor detect.

Oct 7th, 2021

How to Prevent Glaucoma After an Eye Injury

If you’ve injured your eye, you may have more to worry about than just bruising and swelling — traumatic glaucoma, if not treated, may rob you of your sight over time. Learn how to prevent glaucoma from developing after an injury.

Sep 7th, 2021

Five Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Eye Health

If you have diabetes, the high blood sugar levels may put your eyes at risk. Here are five ways diabetes can affect your eye health.

Aug 10th, 2021

How Is Retinal Detachment Treated?

Retinal detachments are rare, but severe, eye emergencies that put your vision at risk. If you have a retinal tear, there are several treatments to consider. Learn more about how your ophthalmologist can save your sight.

Jul 14th, 2021

What Is Myopia?

Millions of Americans have myopia, also known as nearsightedness. But what is this condition, what causes it, and how is it treated?

Jun 17th, 2021

Treatment Options for Retinal Detachment

A retinal detachment is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Fortunately, there are plenty of treatment options to repair your eye and save your vision.

May 3rd, 2021

What to Expect at Your Comprehensive Dilated Eye Exam

Millions of Americans have some form of retinal disease, ranging from diabetic retinopathy to age-related macular degeneration. The best way to diagnose retinal disease early is to have a dilated eye exam. This is what you can expect.

Apr 7th, 2021

Understanding Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is one of the many eye diseases that can damage your retina, leading to vision loss and blindness. Early detection is critical to getting effective treatment. Let’s learn more about this prevalent eye condition.

Mar 5th, 2021

8 Signs of Eye Trauma

Eye trauma is a common cause of vision loss, but recognizing a problem and getting quick treatment from a specialist can protect your sight. Learn some of the common signs of eye trauma, so you know when to get help.

Feb 3rd, 2021

Start the New Year With an Eye Checkup

The new year is an excellent time to get a fresh start on healthy habits. Why not schedule an eye exam to start a year of healthy choices? Even if you don’t need glasses or contacts, you should have routine eye exams to monitor your eye health.

Jan 5th, 2021

How Diabetes Affects Your Eye Health

Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, but it doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms until it’s too late. Understanding how diabetes affects your eyes is the first step in protecting your vision.

Dec 7th, 2020

Which Type of Macular Degeneration Do You Have?

Macular degeneration is a common cause of vision loss that affects millions of Americans. But did you know there are two types of the disease and that one kind is treatable while the other is manageable?

Nov 1st, 2020

Preparing for a Dilated Eye Exam

A dilated eye exam is an effective way to screen for eye disease. It's a powerful preventive tool that can help preserve your eye health and vision. Your vision will be blurry for a few hours after your exam, so make sure you're prepared.

Oct 1st, 2020

What Eye Conditions Does PRP Laser Therapy Treat?

If abnormal blood vessels have formed in your eyes, you run the risk of vision problems and blindness. You can protect your sight with panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) laser therapy. Learn more about this innovative treatment.

Sep 10th, 2020

When to Seek Medical Care for Eye Trauma

Eye injuries can happen at any time, like while you’re cleaning the kitchen, playing a sport, or walking the dog. Knowing basic eye first aid and when to seek medical care can preserve your vision if you experience eye trauma.

Aug 19th, 2020

How to Keep a Retinal Tear from Evolving into a Detachment

Retinal tears are not only dangerous, but also have the potential to turn into retinal detachments, which can lead to vision loss. If you know the warning signs of a retinal tear, you can take action to prevent detachment and protect your vision.

Jul 27th, 2020

3 Diabetes-Related Eye Diseases

Millions of Americans live with diabetes, which increases their risk of blindness. If you have diabetes, you should have annual diabetic eye exams, including screenings for diabetic eye diseases such as retinopathy, macular swelling, and glaucoma.

Jun 18th, 2020

Why Routine Eye Exams Are Important

If you don’t wear glasses or contact lenses, you might think you can skip routine eye exams. However, checkups are critical to protecting your eye health and vision. Learn why you should schedule your next eye exam today.

May 26th, 2020

Macular Disease: What Are the Risks?

Millions of Americans have some form of macular disease, which is a leading cause of blindness. When you know your risk factors, you can make changes now to protect your vision. Learn more and schedule an eye exam today.

Apr 16th, 2020

Are You a Candidate for a Clinical Trial?

Clinical trials are a critical part of evaluating new medicines and treatments for eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. If you want to try cutting-edge treatments, discover if you’re a candidate for a clinical trial.

Mar 1st, 2020

Why Your Regular Diabetic Eye Exam Matters

Diabetes significantly increases your chances of developing an eye disease. Having regular diabetic eye exams allows your ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat diabetic eye diseases before they damage your vision permanently.

Feb 1st, 2020

What's Behind the Flashes and Floaters?

Do you experience odd occurrences with your vision? Seeing bright dots of light floating in your vision or camera-like flashes can be quite daunting. Here we explain the reasons behind them and when it is that you should see a doctor.

Jan 1st, 2020

Know the Signs of Retinal Detachment

A retinal detachment can happen to anyone. If the condition isn’t repaired promptly, it can lead to permanent vision loss. Make sure you know the warning signs of a detached retina so you know what to do if it happens to you.

Dec 17th, 2019

How to Handle the Most Common Eye Injuries Before You Reach Our Office

If you injure your eye, the immediate care you provide is critical. While there are steps you should take, equally as important are the things you shouldn’t do. Here’s a look at how you should handle your eye emergency before you reach us.

Nov 12th, 2019

How Laser Photocoagulation Can Reduce the Risk of Vision Loss Caused by Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the US. However, 90% of diabetes-related vision loss is preventable. November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to make sure your eyes are healthy, and if they aren’t, to get tr

Oct 16th, 2019

What You Can Do to Help Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration

There’s much you can do to protect your good health as you age. That includes adopting habits that can help prevent age-related changes like macular degeneration from affecting your eye health and vision.

Sep 4th, 2019

How to Slow the Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy (pegged to National Diabetes Month)

If you’re a diabetic, you’re at risk for a number of eye conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, which can rob you of sight. Keep reading to learn about ways to slow the progression of retinopathy.

Nov 2nd, 2023