The retina is a thin, highly-sensitive membrane located on the back, inner wall of the eyeball. The retina’s function is much like the film in a camera – it is responsible for capturing all of the incoming light rays and processing them into light impulses through millions of tiny nerve endings.
FDA announces its approval of the first implantable miniature telescopic eye for macular degeneration patients Watch the "How vision works" . . .
UCLA researchers report gains in vision in stem cell transplant study patients Two legally blind patients received stem cell transplants . . .
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 . . .
A Boston study shows higher incidence of macular degeneration was due to specific lifestyles. Changing habits can help avoid macular . . .
Doctor Deupree uses a sutureless retina surgery technique that's much easier on his patients Sutureless techniques are not unfamiliar to . . .
Doctor Deupree, a retina specialist in Tampa Bay, Florida has equipped The Macula Center with the most modern ophthalmic equipment . . .
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Ophthalmoscopy is a procedure that involves the examination of the back, inside part of the eye. It is usually performed . . .
A clinical study conducted by researchers at Oxford University explored the use of a gene therapy to treat the eye . . .
Vitrectomy surgery for eye floaters Vitrectomy eye surgery for spots and floaters in the vision Vitrectomy for eye floaters is . . .
Diabetic macular edema can be managed by your retina specialist with a customized approach Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition . . .
Researchers at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine are developing a retinal stem cell replacement “patch” that may restore vision . . .
New discoveries about macular pigment in AMD are behind this potent macular degeneration supplement that increases yellow pigment At least . . .
Pars-plana vitrectomy for floaters Pars plana vitrectomy for floaters Vitrectomy for floaters is a retina surgery performed by a retinal specialist. . . .
Sub-retinal surgery - removal of clot under the macula In some cases of advanced, end-stage, age related macular degeneration, scar . . .
Macular pucker peel surgery
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 . . .
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), a disease that involves abnormal blood vessel growth . . .
Macugen is used to treat macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema Click here to watch a Macugen animation What is . . .
Lucentis eye injection for macular degeneration and other eye diseases Lucentis is used to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic . . .
Laser retinal photocoagulation involves using a small, powerful beam of light that is designed to destroy the fragile, abnormal blood . . .
Intravitreal Kenalog is an eye injection of medication that has been proven to help treat eye conditions like cystoid macular . . .
Fluorescein angiography, also called a fluorescein angiogram (fluorescein - the type of dye that is used; angiogram - a . . .
High definition OCT spectral domain retina scanner Dr. Deupree uses the newest, state-of-the-art, high-definition macula scanner on the market. The . . .
Nutrition and macular disease progression closely linked. Eye vitamins can help Several studies have indicated a strong link between . . .
SLT glaucoma laser can reduce or eliminate your need for glaucoma eye drops Are you tired of setting your alarm . . .
