Many parts of our body degenerate over time. This occurs from aging or happens from certain medical conditions. Degeneration is defined as irreversible deterioration and loss of function. Our eyes and retina are no different. Are degenerative retinal conditions common? Let’s look at a few of these conditions.
Read More »Are Degenerative Retinal Conditions Common?When you have diabetes you must keep your glucose level within the normal range, faithfully take any recommended medications, eat healthy, and inject needed insulin. This is a good start to stay healthy with diabetes. Now let’s look at why you need to see an eye doctor if you have diabetes.
Read More »Why You Need To See An Eye Doctor If You Have DiabetesA retinal detachment sounds like a serious issue, and in fact, it is. As we grow older, we should understand how and why it happens, and our individual risk factors. Then pay attention to the 4 early warning signs of a retinal detachment.
Read More »4 Early Warning Signs Of A Retinal DetachmentIf you have diabetes, an annual eye exam is non-negotiable. There are several serious eye diseases which can progress without your knowledge until it’s too late to save your vision. If you have delayed an exam or if you were just diagnosed with diabetes, here is a guide to diabetic eye exams and what to expect.
Read More »Diabetic Eye Exams: What To ExpectJust another one of those pesky consequences of getting older, many people begin to see floaters in front of their vision. They are mostly just an annoyance, however there are certain situations when you would want to see Retina Specialists of Tampa about them. Keep reading to learn when you should worry about eye floaters.
Read More »When To Worry About Eye FloatersIf you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes or have struggled with it for years, it is essential you know all the possible complications that can develop from this disease. One of the common issues affects your vision called diabetic retinopathy. Many chronic diabetic problems progress slowly, but can you stop diabetic retinopathy from progressing?
Read More »Can You Stop Diabetic Retinopathy From Progressing?Almost everyone has noticed those tiny floaters showing up in their visual field from time to time. Normally they are nothing to be concerned about. The exception is when you begin to see showers of these floaters in your vision all at once. Now is the time to see Retina Specialists of Tampa.
What is posterior vitreous detachment and is it dangerous?
Read More »What Is Posterior Vitreous Detachment?According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is one of the leading causes of severe vision loss for those who are over the age of 65. Patients lose their central vision while their peripheral vision remains relatively normal. Let’s find out who is at risk for age-related macular degeneration.
Read More »Who Is At Risk For Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Lattice degeneration is a condition of the retina which causes an abnormal thinning of the peripheral retina. It is usually diagnosed during a routine dilated… Read More »Lattice Degeneration: What You Should Know
At Retina Specialists of Tampa, we are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care in the treatment of eye diseases. We are excited to… Read More »New Office Opening May 9th
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