21 Feb Coronavirus | 2019-nCoV & Eye Disease
Here's an update on the latest facts about the new coronavirus, it's name, the disease and possible eye involvement. ...
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17 Feb Fluorescein Angiography
A fluorescein angiogram is a common diagnostic test of the retina and is commonly used by a retina specialsit for these conditions. ...
20 Jan What is OCT? | Optical Coherence Tomography
An OCT, optical coherence tomography, allows the retina specialist to non-invasively detect changes in the retina commonly caused by diabetes or macular degeneration. ...
04 Dec Retina Scan May Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease
An eye scan may soon become an integral tool to the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and those who have yet to demonstrate symptoms. Here's how it works...
07 Jun What is a Fluorescein Angiogram?
A fluorescein angiogram is an invaluable test for a retina specialist. It can help diagnose almost every retinal disease including ARMD and diabetic retinopathy....
22 Mar Eye Examination for ARMD: Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration can only be diagnosed when there are symptoms and findings of the disease. Routine examination in normal situations may not be necessary....
15 Mar When to Get Eye Examinations for Diabetic Retinopathy
All patients with diabetes should get checked for diabetic retinopathy at least annually. This recommendation is supported by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Optometric Association. Diabetic Retinopathy Occurs in Everyone It is likely almost every patient with diabetes will develop some diabetic retinopathy...
30 Aug How to Diagnose Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration affects those over 55, those of northern European ancestry, both eyes and causes decreased vision. Diagnostic tests can be performed....
23 Aug How To Diagnose Diabetic Retinopathy
The retina is the only part of the eye affected by diabetes. Only your eye doctor can diagnose the disease. There may be no symptoms at all....
18 Mar Drusen Not Associated with Macular Degeneration
Drusen are white spots in the retina that are associated with macular degeneration. Drusen can also be normal for many people without the disease....
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