Just as a damaged film makes photos blurry, retinal disease directly affects your vision.
Retinal detachment is an eye emergency. If a tear has formed but hasn't detached yet, laser can prevent detachment. When it's found changes the treatment.
Diagnostic · Wide-field retinal imagingOPTOS DAYTONAOPTOS DAYTONA images 200 degrees of the retina without dilating drops, capturing the periphery—where retinal detachment often starts—in a single image.
Diagnostic · Retina & optic nerve OCTTOPCON 3D OCT-1TOPCON 3D OCT-1 optical coherence tomography shows cross-sections of the retina and optic nerve that can't be seen with the eye. We use it to diagnose macular degeneration and macular edema.
Surgical · Retina & glaucoma laserVITRA Monospot LaserWe perform retinal laser photocoagulation with the VITRA Monospot laser to prevent retinal detachment and manage new blood vessels in diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion.
Choose a condition to see its symptoms and treatment.
The retina lifts away from the wall of the eye. Your field of vision narrows and it feels like a dark curtain has fallen in front of your eyes.
Symptoms · CausesIf there is a tear but no detachment yet, laser can help prevent detachment.
If the retina has already detached, it is reattached with vitrectomy, scleral buckling, or gas or silicone oil injection.
A complication of diabetes in which retinal blood vessels become blocked or burst, causing bleeding, swelling and loss of vision.
Symptoms · CausesPanretinal photocoagulation, focal photocoagulation
Anti-VEGF injections, steroid injections
Vitrectomy
Function of the macula at the center of the retina declines, reducing vision. As it progresses, central vision can be severely damaged.
Symptoms · CausesNutritional supplements help maintain macular function and slow progression.
Thermal laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy (PDT)
Injections that block vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
Specks or bugs seem to drift in front of your eyes. They start appearing in your 40s and are common in your 50s and 60s.
Symptoms · CausesYAG laser breaks up opacities in the vitreous.
The cloudy vitreous is removed and replaced with a clear artificial fluid.
A retinal artery or vein becomes blocked, reducing vision. Sudden vision loss without pain is characteristic.
Symptoms · CausesPanretinal photocoagulation, focal laser treatment
If macular edema is also present, anti-VEGF injections are given as well.
If the lines look wavy, the center looks dark or empty, or the grid looks broken, get a detailed exam right away.
Wear your glasses or reading glasses as usual and hold the grid at eye level in a bright place.
Cover one eye and look at the center dot from about 30cm away.
Notice how the lines look.
Check the other eye the same way.
A laser for retina and glaucoma treatment that provides non-invasive care through laser photocoagulation.
Uses optical coherence tomography to image cross-sections of the retina and optic nerve that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Captures 200° wide-field images out to the peripheral retina without dilating drops, for early detection of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment.
Retinal detachment is an eye emergency. Symptoms come on quickly, and delay can let the detachment spread.
If the changes below appear suddenly, don't wait for your next appointment.
Treatment depends on the type. If there's only a tear and no detachment yet, laser can prevent detachment; if it has already detached, surgery is needed to reattach the retina.
Fluid passes through a hole (tear) in the retina and collects underneath it.
Fluid collects under the retina due to retinal or choroidal disease.
A membrane on the retina contracts and pulls the retina away. Causes include diabetic retinopathy, high blood pressure and uveitis.
There are two main types of macular degeneration. Most cases are the slowly progressing dry type; in the wet type, abnormal blood vessels grow and vision can drop faster.
| Dry macular degeneration | Wet macular degeneration | |
|---|---|---|
| What happens | The macula thins and is damaged with age. | Abnormal new blood vessels grow beneath the macula and damage it. |
| Rate of progression | Often progresses slowly over several years. | Vision tends to decline faster than with the dry type. |
| Care · treatment | Regular exams track changes, and supplements (vitamins · minerals) are used depending on the stage. | Anti-VEGF injections, photodynamic therapy (PDT) and other treatments slow vision loss. |
Diabetic retinopathy and early macular degeneration cause almost no symptoms at first. If any of the following apply to you, have a dilated retinal exam regularly even without symptoms.
We put in drops to widen the pupils and examine the inside of the eye. If needed, imaging equipment captures the retina both wide and layer by layer.
We first check basic vision and eye pressure.
We put in dilating drops and wait for the pupils to open.
Through the dilated pupil, we examine the retina and optic nerve directly.
Wide-field retinal imaging and OCT record the retinal periphery and cross-sections of the macula.
We review the images with you and decide whether treatment is needed and when to follow up.
For a few hours after dilation, light may feel glaring and near objects may look blurry. Please don't drive yourself on exam day; bringing sunglasses helps.
Habits alone can't prevent retinal disease, but they may help lower the risk of macular degeneration or slow its progression.
Smoking is a major risk factor for macular degeneration. If you smoke, quitting is a good idea.
Keeping diabetes and high blood pressure under control helps slow damage to retinal blood vessels.
Eat a balance of leafy greens and fish, and stay physically active.
Wear protective glasses during sports and other activities that could injure your eyes.
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Floaters are common with aging, and if their shape or number doesn't change, they're usually not a big concern. But if they suddenly increase, or come with flashes of light or a shadow blocking your vision, it could be a retinal tear or detachment—get a detailed fundus exam right away.
Yes. Diabetic retinopathy has almost no symptoms early on. With diabetes, a dilated exam at least once a year is generally recommended; discuss the exact interval at your visit.
The Amsler grid is only an indirect way to notice changes at home, not a diagnostic test. Early macular degeneration may have no symptoms, so regular eye exams are needed.
Advanced macular degeneration in one eye raises the risk in the other. Have both eyes checked regularly.
It's often caused by aging, so it's hard to prevent completely. But if it's found at the tear stage before detachment, laser can prevent detachment—so regular exams and prompt visits matter.
For a few hours after dilation, light may feel glaring and vision may be blurry. Avoid driving on exam day and use public transport or have someone accompany you.
Retinal damage is hard to reverse once it's late. Get checked right away.
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