Results for Retinal Diseases

Here are a few common things that can cause severe damage to your eyes.

By Ben Shaberman on October 10, 2014
Long before the advent of genetic testing, or even knowledge of DNA and RNA , astute observers noticed that many traits were passed from one generation to another. But it still can be difficult to understand why some people inherit a genetic disease and others do not. Also, it’s often not clear which family members are at risk of inheriting a condition
To understand heredity, you have to know a little about genetics. Below is a…

By Ben Shaberman on March 10, 2015
If you think of your retinas as the engines that power your vision, then vitamin A is their fuel. Without vitamin A in our diets, we wouldn’t see
In developed countries, typical diets provide enough of the nutrient for good vision and general health. However, according to the World Health Organization , Vitamin A deficiency is a public health problem in more than half of all countries, especially in Africa and Southeast Asia, impacting young children…

Age-related vision loss is a natural process, caused by a number of factors and affecting each person in different degrees. Now a research team at the University of Alberta has discovered that an omega-3 fatty acid in fish prevents the accumulation of a toxin called lipofuscin, which can lead to age-related vision loss
Omega-3 may help preserve vision
The omega-3 fatty acid in question is docosahexaenoic…

Phototoxicity is a current vision health concern and there is evidence that UV and blue-violet light may cause adverse effects to the eye. Blue-violet light sources include the sun, but also the widespread light-emitting diode (LED) technologies, resulting in around-the-clock exposure. Chronic exposure to blue-violet light, among other factors, may contribute to retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), or speed-up AMD progression after cataract…

The Amsler grid can help detect early signs of retinal disease and monitor changes in vision after diagnosis.

If you have diabetes, you are at higher risk of developing certain eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and retinal detachment. The good news is that you can preserve your vision and

People who have been blind even for many years could use an implant to help teach their brains how to process visual information again.

Listen to Mubashir Mumtaz, MD, FACS, FACC, explain how is heart valve disease typically treated. For more information on the PinnacleHealth CardioVascular In...

A retail store's ability to authenticate customers by scanning their unique ear or retinal patterns may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie, but this type of identification technology isn't fictional. It's called biometric authentication, and it has grown in popularity as traditional username and password

This articles tackles the topic of retinal detachment and how regular visits to an eye doctor may help prevent it from happening.

In this interview from AAO 2018, Dr. Steve Charles discusses pearls for minimizing problems during retinal redetachment surgery.

Making the most of the low light in the muddy rivers where it swims, the elephant nose fish survives by being able to spot predators amongst the muck with a uniquely shaped retina, the part of the eye that captures light. In a new study, researchers looked to the fish’s retinal structure to inform the design of a contact lens that can adjust its focus.

What is a retinal tear? The retina is the part of the back of the eye that converts light into electrical impulses. This information is sent to our brains, where it is converted into the images that we can see. The middle of the eye is filled with a clear jelly called the vitreous, which …

A retinal screening allows your eye doctor a wider view of your eye where they can assess for various health conditions such as diabetes.

University of Michigan ophthalmologist wants to give primary care physicians access to iPhone based retinal cameras. Find out more about the CellScope Retina.

What is a branch retinal vein occlusion? As opposed to a central retinal vein occlusion, a branch retinal vein occlusion occurs when some of the smaller veins of the eye, responsible for carrying blood away from the nerve cells of the retina, become blocked. This blood carries oxygen and nutrients, and if the veins become blocked, …

In this video, Dr. Pedro Acevedo describes how to use a smartphone to capture retinal images. This method is particularly helpful in the evaluation of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and for use in t

Banner Health's Dr. Brian Lyle describes how CRP (C-reactive protein) and homocysteine inflammation markers can help define someone's risk for coronary arter...

Heart disease patients often have varying symptoms. Dr. Jaskamal Kahlon explains why one person might have pain in their neck while another has pain in their...