Just 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
If you suddenly develop red, swollen, and inflamed eyes followed by blurred vision and sensitivity to light, don’t procrastinate. Make an appointment with Retina Specialists… Read More »Uveitis: Why It Needs To Be Treated
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for those over the age of 60. It damages our optic nerve, cannot be cured, but can be managed if caught in time. Let’s learn everything we can about glaucoma, its signs, the risk factors, and especially, if glaucoma is genetic.
Even prior to the pandemic, we were all spending long hours at our desks staring at a laptop or computer. Then we would come home and work some more or use our smartphones to browse social media. Since COVID-19 screen times have increased among people in the US, let’s learn how to save your eyes.
Read More »Staring At A Screen Often? How To Save Your EyesRetinal detachment is a serious medical emergency, and unless you seek immediate treatment, you can lose your vision. There isn’t much you can do to prevent it from happening, but there are precautions you can take for protecting your eyes from retinal detachment.
Read More »Protecting Your Eyes From Retinal DetachmentRequest an appointment with one of our board-certified vitreoretinal surgeons!
