What to Expect After Laser Surgery for Retinal Tears

17 Nov 2023Eye Health & General Information

A retinal tear is a potentially serious eye condition that needs to be addressed quickly. If untreated, it can progress to become a retinal detachment, resulting in severe vision loss. Fortunately, there are a number…

Diabetic Retinopathy Timeline: How long does it take to develop and when does it occur?

10 Nov 2023Eye Health & General Information

Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye disease that can lead to vision loss. As indicated by the name, it comes about as a complication of diabetes, specifically from the condition’s tendency to weaken blood vessels.…

Preventing Diabetic Retinopathy: Foods and Lifestyle Choices That Matter

9 Nov 2023Eye Health & General Information

Diabetic retinopathy, as indicated by the name, is a serious complication that arises from diabetes – one that can even lead to loss of vision. Unfortunately, it also happens to be the most common diabetic…

Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Types, and Management

3 Nov 2023Eye Health & General Information

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most serious complications to affect diabetics. The cause for its gravity is simple: it can potentially lead to blindness. This is why the awareness and management of diabetic retinopathy…

Retinal Detachment: Symptoms & Causes

Last updated on 20 Jun 2024, Eye Health & General Information

.news-events-single .article img{ margin:0px !important; } The human eye is a remarkable instrument, and at the core of that instrument lies the retina. This is a delicate layer of tissue at the back of the…

Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Risk Factors and Prevention

25 Oct 2023Eye Health & General Information

Age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is an eye condition we’ve discussed before. In brief, this is when the central region of your retina, the macula, suffers damage and impairs your vision. Typically, macular…

Retinal Tears: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Last updated on 16 Apr 2024, Eye Health & General Information

Are you familiar with retinal tears? These represent a serious problem that can eventually lead to vision loss if not addressed quickly. This is because they affect the retina, the part of your eye that…

Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Understanding Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

12 Oct 2023Eye Health & General Information

Do you have, or know someone who has age-related macular degeneration? Also known as AMD, this condition is the third most common cause of blindness and poor vision in our country for older individuals, specifically…

Watery Eyes in the Elderly: Causes, Solutions, and Expert Advice

Last updated on 16 May 2024, Eye Health & General Information

As we age, our bodies undergo a multitude of changes, and our eyes are no exception to this process. Some of the changes are subtle while others are near-impossible to ignore. For example, the phenomenon…

7 Eye Health Care Tips to Maintain Good Eyesight

22 Sep 2023Eye Health & General Information

Our eyes are our windows to the world, which tells you that they play a vital role in our daily lives. It is through them that we can experience the world around us in all…