Monday, August 24, 2020

Maintain a Healthy Retina for Good Vision

Here’s how to protect your retina:

  • Be aware of your risk factors, which may include age, family history, or pre-existing health conditions.
  • Pay attention to visual changes and visit an eye physician right away if experience symptoms such as blurry or distorted vision, if straight lines appear wavy, or you see a dark spot, flashes of light or floaters. 
  • Have an annual dilated retina exam.
  • See a retina specialist for expert care of retinal diseases/conditions.

What to expect during a Dilated Eye Exam?

Regular dilated retina exams by an ophthalmologist are important, especially for those at higher risk for retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. 

During a comprehensive eye exam, your eye physician will use eye drops to make your pupils dilate (open wide) to allow a better view of the inside of your eye, especially your retinal tissue. Light sensitivity related to dilation will reverse after a few hours, but sunglasses may be needed in the interim. 

In addition to a complete examination of your retina and vitreous cavity, your physician will also evaluate the front part of your eyes to assess your vision (need for corrective lenses), eye pressure (looking for signs of glaucoma), eyelids and cornea (looking for dry eye) and lens (looking for signs of cataracts). If a retinal condition is detected, see a retina specialist.  

What is a Retina Specialist?

A retina specialist is a board-certified ophthalmologist with advanced training in the treatment of vitreoretinal diseases. These experts have access to highly innovative treatments to manage conditions that were once blinding, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy (click to learn more). The future is bright for retina patients because there are many revolutionary treatments on the horizon. 


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