Category: Retinal Conditions
- Oct 28th 2022
Macular Hole vs. Macular Pucker: Symptoms, Treatment, and When Surgery Is Needed
If the eye is a camera, the retina is the film. The center of the retina, known as the macula, is responsible for detailed, high-definition vision. When the macula is damaged by conditions or diseases, it can cause blurred and distorted vision. Some …
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Sep 20th 2022Are Retina Conditions Genetic?
While many retinal diseases are caused by aging, others can be inherited and passed down between generations. There are hundreds of genes that control the functioning and structure of retina cells; however, some are more important than others. If …
