The macula is the central vision portion of the retina. It is a very highly-sensitive area and contains a dense amount of photoreceptors – which are responsible for seeing details and colors.
Avastin treatment is an in-office procedure for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. Here we discuss how Avastin (Bevacizumab) eye injection is used and why.
From new drug therapies to micro-telescopic implants, macular degeneration research abounds Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) leads to vision loss and, . . .
Choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM), often seen in wet macular degeneration, involves the development of new, abnormal, leaking blood vessels . . .
A macular pucker, or retinal pucker, sometimes requires surgery. A macular pucker is scar tissue that has formed on . . .
What is macular pucker? A guide to its causes, treatments and surgery options Other Names for macular pucker: Epiretinal membrane, . . .
Several studies have shown that an increase in the consumption of foods rich in certain carotenoids like Lutein, in . . .
An illustrated guide to macular hole, causes, treatments and surgery descriptions Also see "Human Eye" animation What is a macular . . .
What is a vitreous detachment? Most of the eye's interior is filled with vitreous, a gel-like substance that helps the . . .
Macular degeneration treatments and procedures Although there is no cure, there are some macular degeneration treatments available. There are . . .
Drusen are yellow deposits under the retina. They are made up of fatty proteins called "lipids". They are often found in . . .
A university study shows certain types of retina problems are early signs of stroke. Research scientists from the University of . . .
The latest thinking is that macular degeneration is strongly linked to the inherited genes of the ARMD patient. Is . . .
The Eye & The Chip 2006 meeting took place in Detroit. Artificial vision and retinal chip implants were discussed. Harvard . . .
Macular degeneration nutrition information Eye Nutrition Several studies have indicated a strong link between the development of macular degeneration . . .
What is CME? When multiple cyst-like spaces form within the macula and result in swelling of the retina, a patient . . .
Fundus photography is performed with a retina, or fundus camera. What is fundus photography? This highly specialized 35mm or digital . . .
Clinical trials have begun on a second-generation artificial retina implant California -- The FDA has recently approved new clinical trials . . .
FDA announces its approval of the first implantable miniature telescopic eye for macular degeneration patients Watch the "How vision works" . . .
Researchers conclude that the intraocular telescope implant is safe and effective. Update: Intraocular telescope eye implant for AMD approved by . . .
Damaged retinas from macular degeneration are restored with stem cell treatment Macular degeneration can damage and destroy the retinal pigment . . .
Eye health can benefit and your risk for age-related macular degeneration can be reduced by modifying your liefestyle The Carotenoids in Age-Related . . .
A Boston study shows higher incidence of macular degeneration was due to specific lifestyles. Changing habits can help avoid macular . . .
Eye recipes for prevention of eye diseases Fresh is best... Pennsylvania State University researchers say that their tests revealed . . .
Ozurdex is now being used to treat diabetic macular edema (DME). DME is one of the most common causes of . . .
New discoveries about macular pigment in AMD are behind this potent macular degeneration supplement that increases yellow pigment At least . . .
CSR (Central Serous Retinopathy) indicates an increased risk of stroke A study of 1800 central serous retinopathy patients in Taiwan . . .
Visual acuity is the ability to distinguish details and shapes of objects. Also called central vision, visual acuity is a . . .
Dr. Deupree uses a breakthrough treatment for chronic posterior uveitis with Retisert eye implant Chronic uveitis, an inflammation of the . . .
