Category: Retina

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Retina

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about a condition that impacts millions of lives. We want to highlight the importance of eye health and encourage everyone to prioritize their vision. Join the movement to spread knowledge and support those affected by AMD! What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?… Read More

Learn to Recognize the Symptoms of Retinal Detachment and Be Prepared to Take Action!

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Retina

Our eyes are windows to our health, impressive, complex organs that need special attention. We like to empower our patients with a wealth of knowledge on their eye health, and we would like to discuss retinal detachment. According to the British Journal of Ophthalmology, Retinal Detachment is a sight-threatening condition that affects 1 in every… Read More

What You Need To Know About Retinal Detachment

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Retina

What Is a Detached Retina? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a detached retina is when the retina lifts away from the back of the eye like wallpaper peeling off the wall. What Causes a Detached Retina? Many things can cause a detached retina, and your eye doctor can inform you if you are more… Read More

What Are The Signs Of Retinal Detachment?

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Retina

Our eyes are windows to our health, impressive complex organs that need special attention. We like to empower our patients with a wealth of knowledge on their eye health, and we would like to discuss today’s retinal detachment. According to the British Journal of Ophthalmology, Retinal Detachment is a sight-threatening condition that affects 1 in… Read More

How Do I Know If I’m Having An Ocular Migraine

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in General, Retina

Most people are familiar with classic migraines as a painful headache that affects about 10 percent of the US population. Still, the visual distortion that comes with ocular migraines is not always related to head pain. What is an Ocular Migraine? According to the American Migraine Foundation, Ocular Migraine is a term used to refer to… Read More

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration awareness month

Posted by: Georgia Eye Associates in Retina

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. With AMD, you lose your central vision. You cannot see fine details, whether you are looking at something close or far. However, your peripheral (side) vision will still be normal. For instance, imagine you are… Read More

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