- Aug 31st 2023
Your Guide to Retinal Treatments: From Medications to Surgeries
When patients are first diagnosed with a retinal condition, they are naturally concerned about what treatments are available and how it will ultimately impact their ability to see. While retinal conditions can be alarming and scary, for many …
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Jul 17th 2023Demystifying Eye Floaters: Dispelling 3 Common Myths and Misconceptions
You’re minding your own business, only for a weird blobby “shape” to glide through your field of vision. It’s not your imagination, but rather an eye floater. While typically harmless, they may signal more serious conditions, making it necessary to …
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Jun 28th 2023Managing Diabetic Retinopathy: Treatment Options and Lifestyle Changes
Did you know? Research suggests that daily coffee consumption may benefit diabetic retinopathy by reducing type 2 diabetes incidence and changing the retinal microvasculature (tiny blood vessels) in adults at risk of cardiovascular issues. Although …
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May 26th 2023The Social Impact of Visual Impairments: Strategies for Maintaining a Healthy Social Life
If you’ve been diagnosed with an eye condition resulting in any vision loss or low vision, it’s not uncommon to experience a wide array of emotional challenges. It’s crucial you stay mentally strong by implementing healthy coping and self-care …
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Apr 24th 2023What You Should Know About Retinal Occlusions
When a blockage (also known as occlusion) occurs in one of the retinal blood vessels, it can be a critical health concern. Retinal tissue relies on blood vessels to continually deliver oxygen-rich blood, and remove waste products. Retinal occlusions …
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Mar 14th 2023FDA Approves New Drug for Geographic Atrophy
The FDA has approved SYFOVRE, which is the first and only treatment for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness that impacts more than one million people in the U.S. and five million people worldwide. Geographic atrophy is an advanced stage …
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Mar 8th 2023Save Your Vision Month: 8 Things You Can Do Right Now To Protect Your Vision
March is "Save Your Vision Month." Retinal Consultants Medical Group, the American Optometric Association (AOA), and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) encourage people to take action to protect their vision and promote eye health. Here are …
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Feb 23rd 2023Age-Related Macular Degeneration & AREDS Supplementation
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50, has no cure. To help manage the symptoms and outcomes of AMD, the National Eye Institute sponsored a groundbreaking two-part study called the Age-Related Eye …
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Jan 31st 2023An Overview of the Choroid and How it Affects Vision
Sandwiched between your sclera and retina lies a multi-layered vascular tissue known as the choroid. This part of the eye is vital to retinal health by providing oxygen and nourishment and regulating temperature. Choroidal disorders, such as …
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Dec 30th 2022Clinical Trial Spotlight: An Overview of Our Current Clinical Trials for Wet AMD
xtFor more than 15 years, Retinal Consultants Medical Group (RCMG), has contributed to the development and utilization of leading medications and treatment modalities for multiple retinal conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). …
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