Retina Diseases
The human retina is the thin, light-sensitive tissue which lines the inside of your eye. In a healthy eye, images focus on the retina and those images are converted into electrical impulses that are transmitted through the optic nerve to the brain. It makes sense, then, that any damage to the retina will result in vision problems ranging from blurriness to spots to decreased central vision and even blindness.
Types of Retinal Diseases
There are many different types of retinal diseases including, but not limited to:
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal detachment or tears
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular edema
- Macular holes or puckers
- Flashes and floaters
- Geographic atrophy
- Central serous retinopathy
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Retinal artery occlusion
- Retinitis pigmentosa
Retina Associates of Coral Springs offers treatment for retinal diseases. The treatment will depend on which part of the retina is affected, how severe the problem is and what is causing the problem. A comprehensive dilated eye exam will help your doctor diagnose the issue and recommend treatment options.