What is the Difference Between a Macular Hole and a Retinal Tear?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Retina on October 2, 2023
As you grow older, so do your eyes. Age-related changes in the eye can lead to conditions that require immediate treatment to avoid permanent vision loss. Keep reading to learn about how macular holes and retinal tears occur and why they pose serious threats to your eye health! What is Vitreous? While a macular hole… Read More
What Are The Signs Of A Retinal Detachment?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Retina on March 28, 2022
Retinal detachment is an eye condition that can be vision-threatening if left untreated. A retinal detachment happens when the retina, a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, pulls away from its normal position. A detached retina requires immediate attention to preserve sight. Keep reading to learn the signs of retinal detachment!… Read More
A new eye test may detect Alzheimer’s disease decades before its onset
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in General Eye Health, Retina on August 26, 2014
A simple eye test could soon reveal whether patients have Alzheimer’s disease, or if they are likely to develop the disease in the future. Researchers recently announced promising results associated with a study focused on a new test that can pick up on the disease years – if not decades – before the appearance of… Read More
Eye Floaters and Flashes: When should you be concerned?
Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in Retina on April 2, 2014
The development of spots or “floaters” in one’s vision can be a common experience, but it is important to understand why they appear and situations where floaters may represent a threatening situation to your eye. What is a floater? A gel-like substance called vitreous fills the majority of the eye’s volume. The vitreous is found… Read More
