Macular degeneration is a relatively common cause for loss of central vision in individuals over the age of 45. It is related to aging, has a hereditary tendency and occurs in areas of the country which receive larger amounts of sunlight, such as Texas. The macula is a small central area of the retina responsible [...]
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January 7th, 2006
Symptoms of retinal tears and detachment
The symptoms of retinal tears sometimes include sudden, unexplained flashes of light and moving black spots in the vision called “floaters.” In most cases, these symptoms do not indicate serious eye problems; they can, however, indicate a substantial shrinking of the vitreous and attendant retinal tears. If you experience floaters or flashes, please call to [...]
January 7th, 2006
Floaters and Flashes
The small specks that people may see moving in their field of vision are called floaters. They are frequently visible when looking at a plain background, such as a blank wall or blue sky. Floaters are small chumps or strands of tissue that form in the vitreous, (the clear jelly-like fluid that fills the inside [...]
January 7th, 2006
Diabetic Retinopathy
If you have diabetes mellitus, you know how your body’s inability to use and store sugar can affect your health. When your blood sugar gets too high, it can damage the blood vessels in you eyes. This damage may lead to diabetic retinopathy. Types of Diabetic Retinopathy When the blood vessels in the retina are [...]
