Regular eye exams are essential for detecting and managing diabetic eye diseases. According to the National Eye Institute, diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among individuals with diabetes. So how often should you see a retina specialist? Here’s what you need to know.
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Have you listened to The Retina Report yet? Hosted by Dr. Evan Dunn of Retina Specialists of Tampa, this growing podcast series is designed to… Read More »Tune In to “The Retina Report” – A Podcast by Dr. Evan Dunn
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of vision loss in the U.S., with diabetic retinopathy affecting millions of people each year. However, with proactive… Read More »Preventing Vision Loss from Diabetes: Essential Eye Care Tips
Uveitis is a serious eye condition that involves inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. If left untreated, it can lead to… Read More »What Are the Symptoms of Uveitis?
Eye floaters are as normal as your knees starting to hurt or developing wrinkles on your beautiful face. You guessed it. Eye floaters are just another thing to add to the list of aging. You may begin to notice them after age 50. They may come and go and usually are not anything to be concerned about, with some exceptions. So, let’s find out, are eye floaters normal?
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Diabetes is a health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. 37 million Americans have diabetes and another 96 million have pre-diabetes, and in the last two decades the number of adults newly diagnosed with diabetes has doubled. This disease affects many systems in our bodies, and one of the most well-known effects is what it can do to your vision. The longer you have diabetes, the more serious the effects. What are the signs that diabetes is affecting your eyes?
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We all know that our skin needs protection from the sun and its dangerous rays. Skin cancer is top of mind when we go outside, and many of us wear sunscreen to protect our skin. However, how many of us are aware that our eyes can be damaged by sunlight? Probably a lot fewer. Let’s focus on UV Safety and Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
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In addition to all the joy and anxiety that come with being pregnant, one of the biggest risks is for a woman who has pre-existing diabetes. These pregnant women are at risk for developing more progressive diabetic retinopathy, and it does not matter if the disease is type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Let’s discuss concerns about diabetic retinopathy risk and pregnancy.
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Wet vs dry macular degeneration: what’s the difference? Let’s begin by stating that both cause visual blurriness, and among those adults over the age of 65, it is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss. It seems knowing the symptoms of age-related macular degeneration and whether one is worse than the other are valuable topics to explore.
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Getting older leads to many negative changes in our lives. AMD, or age-related macular degeneration, is but one of those conditions. It affects our sharp central vision. It’s common, progressive, and irreversible. In addition to making some important lifestyle changes to slow down the progression, there are also nutritional supplements for age-related macular degeneration.
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