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Living With Central Serous Retinopathy: Coping Strategies and Lifestyle Tips

Central serous retinopathy is a condition where fluid accumulates behind the eye retina (macula). The fluid can lead to retinal detachment, which can cause gradual or sudden vision loss.


Early Detection of Macular Holes: Importance of Routine Eye Exams

Macular holes occur in the central retina, the part of the eye with nerve cells that react to light. The gaps or full-thickness macular disorder usually affects one eye but can occur in both eyes.


Understanding Retinal Detachment: Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors

Retinal detachment is a severe eye condition. It happens when the retina, a thin layer of tissue at the back of your eye, is dislodged from its normal position.


Diabetic Retinopathy: How to Protect Your Eyesight When You Have Diabetes

Diabetic retinopathy is a complex condition arising from prolonged high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. The light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, the retina, is nourished by tiny blood vessels.


Macular Degeneration: How It Affects Your Vision and What You Can Do About It

Macular degeneration is a condition commonly associated with older people. It is more commonly referred to as AMD or age-related macular degeneration.


Understanding Flashers and Floaters: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

The eyes are complex organs that experience various changes as you age. One of the more peculiar changes in the eye is having floaters and flashes materialize in your field of vision.


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