Category: RCA Featured Blog Posts

November 18, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
Diabetic Eye Exams: What to Expect and Why They Are Essential
Originally published by Vitreoretinal Consultants of New York Diabetes can affect multiple parts of the body, including the eyes. Excessive blood sugar can …
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November 11, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
High Blood Pressure and Retinal Health: Exploring the Connection
Originally published by Palmetto Retina Center High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to impaired circulation, increasing the risk of a wide …
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October 28, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
Exploring the Retinal Vascular System
Originally published by The Retina Eye Center Your eyes function like a camera. The lens at the front of the eye focuses light onto your retina, which then …
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October 21, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
Can Stress Cause Retinal Problems?
Originally published by Retinal Consultants Medical Group Stress is a natural response to changes or challenges in our environment. Too much of it, however, …
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October 7, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
Understanding the Difference Between Dry and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Originally Published by Retina Associates, LLC. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur your central vision. It occurs when …
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September 30, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
Signs You Might Have a Retinal Condition and What to Do About It
Originally published by Retina Group of Florida The retina is essential for vision, housing millions of light-sensitive cells that capture and convert light …
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September 16, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
The Connection Between Autoimmune Diseases and Uveitis
Originally published by The Retina Eye Center The immune system works tirelessly to defend against harmful antigens. While it’s mostly successful, the immune …
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September 3, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
How to Maintain Healthy Retinas as You Age
Originally published by Retina Consultants of Texas Vision changes are a natural part of the aging process. However, there are ways to help prevent retinal …
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August 26, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
Exploring Inherited Retinal Diseases
Originally published by Vitreoretinal Consultants of New York Inherited retinal diseases are a group of rare conditions that damage the retina, the …
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August 19, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
Understanding Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision
Originally published by Palmetto Retina Center Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss among people aged 50 and older. It …
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August 6, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
An Overview of Retinal Diagnostic Testing Techniques
Originally published by Retinal Consultants Medical Group Retina specialists perform diagnostic testing to accurately identify retinal and macular conditions …
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July 29, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
This Summer, Protect Your Retinal Health
Originally Published by Retina Associates, LLC. It's officially summer –- time for beach trips, patio grilling, and enjoying the sunshine with friends and …
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July 15, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
Can You Have Diabetic Retinopathy and Not Know?
Originally published by The Retina Eye Center Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that causes vision loss in people with diabetes. It affects the blood …
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July 1, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
5 Facts About Lattice Degeneration
Originally published by Vitreoretinal Consultants of New York Lattice degeneration is a common retinal condition that affects the peripheral retina. The retina …
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June 24, 2024 • RCA Featured Blog Posts
Spotlight on Macular Edema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Originally published by Retina Consultants of Texas Macular edema is swelling in part of the retina that can cause vision loss. There are two types of this …
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